Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
WS 5421MOT history
WS 5421 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 139,818 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- WS 5421
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
WS 5421 was last recorded at 139,818 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 3,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,119 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,699 miles
- Average per year
- 2,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,818 miles
- 2025 – 136,119 miles
- 2024 – 133,393 miles
- 2023 – 129,877 miles
- 2022 – 126,155 miles
- 2021 – 123,118 miles
- 2020 – 119,678 miles
- 2019 – 117,355 miles
- 2018 – 117,021 miles
- 2017 – 116,257 miles
- 2013 – 116,058 miles
- 2011 – 107,347 miles
- 2009 – 104,000 miles
- 2008 – 104,000 miles
- 2007 – 98,107 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,818 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Fuel system component leaking
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,818 miles (+3,699)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 139,818 miles
- Test number
- 496099732454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,119 miles (+2,726)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 136,119 miles
- Test number
- 803247638445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,393 miles (+3,516)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 133,393 miles
- Test number
- 214439158768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,877 miles (+3,722)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 129,877 miles
- Test number
- 171077932500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,155 miles (+3,037)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,155 miles
- Test number
- 694613065105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,118 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,118 miles
- Test number
- 821997573139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,678 miles (+2,323)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 119,678 miles
- Test number
- 394403615201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,355 miles (+334)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 117,355 miles
- Test number
- 653036837085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,021 miles (+764)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 117,021 miles
- Test number
- 237343352024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,257 miles (+199)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 116,257 miles
- Test number
- 611087606339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,058 miles (+8,711)5 dangerous19 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,058 miles
- Test number
- 896199683182
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteRear cross member corroded and and tow bar braket still attached but towball has been removed and not in use
Pass107,347 miles (+3,347)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 107,347 miles
- Test number
- 936654731325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass104,000 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 104,000 miles
- Test number
- 962957719313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail104,000 miles4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,000 miles
- Test number
- 253399209374
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass104,000 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 104,000 miles
- Test number
- 280722368264
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail104,000 miles (+5,893)6 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,000 miles
- Test number
- 152620568207
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass98,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 98,107 miles
- Test number
- 673626037297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,107 miles1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,107 miles
- Test number
- 623133537205
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about WS 5421
- What vehicle is registration WS 5421 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show WS 5421 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1999. 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 WS 5421 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WS 5421 is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on WS 5421?
- The MOT on WS 5421 is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has WS 5421 done?
- WS 5421 was recorded at 139,818 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
- Has WS 5421 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. WS 5421 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2013.
- Has the mileage on WS 5421 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 WS 5421 find?
- WS 5421 passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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