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Orange · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

WMV 889MOT history

WMV 889 is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 8,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

WMV 889 orange Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
8,152 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WMV 889
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WMV 889 was last recorded at 8,152 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,115 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,152 miles
  • 2025 – 7,362 miles
  • 2024 – 6,650 miles
  • 2023 – 6,501 miles
  • 2022 – 5,996 miles
  • 2021 – 5,558 miles
  • 2020 – 5,333 miles
  • 2019 – 4,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,152 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub joint slightly leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,152 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    8,152 miles
    Test number
    356483783913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub joint slightly leaking

  2. Fail8,115 miles (+753)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,115 miles
    Test number
    544394001231
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub joint slightly leaking

  3. Pass7,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    7,362 miles
    Test number
    786643320421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axel swivel joint has a slightly leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail7,362 miles (+712)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,362 miles
    Test number
    553452614276
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axel swivel joint has a slightly leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass6,650 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    6,650 miles
    Test number
    296299941308
    • AdvisoryOSF Axle swivel joint has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass6,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    6,501 miles
    Test number
    972558422509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel ball seal leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail6,501 miles (+505)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,501 miles
    Test number
    873343357430
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel ball seal leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass5,996 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    5,996 miles
    Test number
    940736251951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass5,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    5,558 miles
    Test number
    951616440622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

  10. Fail5,558 miles (+225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,558 miles
    Test number
    236094371722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

  11. Pass5,333 miles (+979)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    5,333 miles
    Test number
    585415739247
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub seal slight leak

  12. Pass4,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    4,354 miles
    Test number
    802920996890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner light leak on swivel hub seal

Questions about WMV 889

What vehicle is registration WMV 889 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WMV 889 on an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2016. 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 WMV 889 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WMV 889 is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on WMV 889?
The MOT on WMV 889 is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WMV 889 done?
WMV 889 was recorded at 8,152 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 496 miles a year.
Has WMV 889 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WMV 889 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on WMV 889 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on WMV 889 find?
WMV 889 passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front swivel hub joint slightly leaking.

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