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Land Rover Series 1

Green · Petrol · 1955 · 1,997 cc

WFO 730MOT history

WFO 730 is a green petrol Land Rover Series 1 first used on 7 Oct 1955. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 7,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
7,042 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
WFO 730
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 1
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
7 Oct 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

WFO 730 was last recorded at 7,042 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2018: 2,970 miles, lower than 99,124 miles on 10 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
7,042 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 7,042 miles
  • 2021 – 4,905 miles
  • 2020 – 4,330 miles
  • 2018 – 2,973 miles
  • 2017 – 99,124 miles
  • 2016 – 95,798 miles
  • 2015 – 90,634 miles
  • 2014 – 90,633 miles
  • 2012 – 88,931 miles
  • 2011 – 88,315 miles
  • 2010 – 86,398 miles
  • 2009 – 85,156 miles
  • 2007 – 85,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,042 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper swivel has play in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front chassis corroded by body mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,042 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    7,042 miles
    Test number
    306555770831
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail7,042 miles (+2,137)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,042 miles
    Test number
    854620213654
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass4,905 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    4,905 miles
    Test number
    331014478782
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper swivel has play in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded by body mounting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail4,904 miles (+574)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,904 miles
    Test number
    427735906683
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper swivel has play in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded by body mounting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass4,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    4,330 miles
    Test number
    292275374647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail4,330 miles (+1,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,330 miles
    Test number
    441707270129
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass2,973 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    2,973 miles
    Test number
    665632331003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail2,970 miles (-96,154)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,970 miles
    Test number
    189369391807
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,124 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    356177617207
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting straps broken.

  10. Pass95,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    532522197017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,798 miles (+3,532)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    604171311347
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass92,266 miles (+1,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,266 miles
    Test number
    315593908533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres slightly perishing.

  13. Pass90,634 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    458007705086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,633 miles (+1,702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,633 miles
    Test number
    576578904317
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass88,931 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,931 miles
    Test number
    607923212068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,315 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,315 miles
    Test number
    419904511093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,398 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    554817120087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,386 miles (+20)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    844622420035
    • FailureFront Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Fail86,366 miles (+1,210)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    522186000026
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  20. Fail85,156 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,156 miles
    Test number
    364835419003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  21. Pass85,156 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,156 miles
    Test number
    752845019030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,142 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    501540447204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,134 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    371841827182
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about WFO 730

What vehicle is registration WFO 730 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WFO 730 on a green petrol Land Rover Series 1 first used on 7 Oct 1955. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WFO 730 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WFO 730 expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WFO 730?
The MOT on WFO 730 expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WFO 730 done?
WFO 730 was recorded at 7,042 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022.
Has WFO 730 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WFO 730 has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on WFO 730 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WFO 730 find?
WFO 730 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust noisy; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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