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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

WHR 238MOT history

WHR 238 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

WHR 238 blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
122,994 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
WHR 238
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WHR 238 was last recorded at 122,994 miles on 18 May 2026, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2009: 20,269 miles, lower than 167,443 miles on 11 Jul 2008.

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
122,173 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,994 miles
  • 2025 – 122,173 miles
  • 2024 – 120,830 miles
  • 2023 – 120,099 miles
  • 2022 – 118,883 miles
  • 2021 – 116,679 miles
  • 2019 – 106,383 miles
  • 2018 – 97,218 miles
  • 2017 – 87,072 miles
  • 2016 – 76,828 miles
  • 2015 – 67,022 miles
  • 2014 – 56,344 miles
  • 2013 – 44,618 miles
  • 2012 – 34,932 miles
  • 2011 – 25,686 miles
  • 2010 – 22,686 miles
  • 2009 – 20,277 miles
  • 2008 – 167,443 miles
  • 2007 – 124,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight play in rear front propshaft uj

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear number plate light dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,994 miles
    Test number
    890655653025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,994 miles (+821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,994 miles
    Test number
    727099672683
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass122,173 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,173 miles
    Test number
    485341617324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,170 miles (+1,340)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,170 miles
    Test number
    262467042034
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    813105662408
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail120,828 miles (+729)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,828 miles
    Test number
    521742282834
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,099 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,099 miles
    Test number
    686835350303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear front propshaft uj

  8. Fail120,092 miles (+1,209)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    857411437477
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear front propshaft uj

  9. Pass118,883 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,883 miles
    Test number
    542882394670
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel front drag link has slight play/boots perishing (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,679 miles (+10,296)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    863952602393
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront aux lights flicker
    • AdvisoryNsf outer sidelight inop

  11. Pass106,383 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,383 miles
    Test number
    561553681228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,218 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    517314488188
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate light dim

  13. Fail97,079 miles (+10,007)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,079 miles
    Test number
    324858102375
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulbs (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) king pin (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive play in bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulbs (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive play in bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate light dim

  14. Pass87,072 miles (+10,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,072 miles
    Test number
    550514790057
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres getting close to limit
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres getting close to limit

  15. Pass76,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    776927804255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,828 miles (+9,806)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    680127865698
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass67,022 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    625025195168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust bolt snapped but not insecure
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  18. Fail67,014 miles (+10,670)1 failure4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    885734595185
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust bolt snapped but not insecure
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  19. Pass56,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,344 miles
    Test number
    478072394112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,344 miles (+11,726)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,344 miles
    Test number
    465598584156
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded/pitted
    • NoteRear inner discs rusty

  21. Pass44,618 miles (+130)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,618 miles
    Test number
    196209983171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front caliper pipes corroded
    • NoteOsf tyre cracking on sidewall
    • NotePoss rear pads low

  22. Fail44,488 miles (+9,556)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    965436383162
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front caliper pipes corroded
    • NoteOsf tyre cracking on sidewall
    • NotePoss rear pads low

  23. Pass34,932 miles (+9,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,932 miles
    Test number
    496736482122
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes to front flexis slightly corroded/pitted

  24. Fail25,686 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,686 miles
    Test number
    657630791196
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass25,686 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,686 miles
    Test number
    676620891195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass22,686 miles (+2,409)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,686 miles
    Test number
    151536770139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

  27. Pass20,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,277 miles
    Test number
    984367769184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail20,269 miles (-147,174)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,269 miles
    Test number
    130487769111
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass167,443 miles (+42,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    167,443 miles
    Test number
    470513498126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass124,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    124,623 miles
    Test number
    974020547053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WHR 238

What vehicle is registration WHR 238 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WHR 238 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 2004. 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 WHR 238 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WHR 238 is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on WHR 238?
The MOT on WHR 238 is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WHR 238 done?
WHR 238 was recorded at 122,994 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026.
Has WHR 238 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WHR 238 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on WHR 238 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WHR 238 find?
WHR 238 passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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