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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

X14 WELMOT history

X14 WEL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

X14 WEL white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
177,255 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 WEL was last recorded at 177,255 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 3,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,250 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,005 miles
Average per year
8,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,255 miles
  • 2024 – 174,250 miles
  • 2022 – 174,194 miles
  • 2020 – 174,182 miles
  • 2019 – 160,940 miles
  • 2018 – 148,610 miles
  • 2017 – 138,864 miles
  • 2015 – 126,523 miles
  • 2014 – 113,869 miles
  • 2013 – 95,224 miles
  • 2012 – 74,346 miles
  • 2011 – 66,163 miles
  • 2010 – 59,204 miles
  • 2009 – 50,910 miles
  • 2008 – 37,945 miles
  • 2007 – 26,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,255 miles

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.

  • Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,255 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,255 miles
    Test number
    481550724873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,250 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,250 miles
    Test number
    134193389885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,194 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    174,194 miles
    Test number
    626756589718
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail174,194 miles (+12)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,194 miles
    Test number
    105536052676
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass174,182 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,182 miles
    Test number
    590717582608
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear prop, rear uj worn

  6. Fail174,182 miles (+13,242)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,182 miles
    Test number
    117774746989
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear prop, rear uj worn

  7. Pass160,940 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    160,940 miles
    Test number
    297355612741
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear propshaft uj

  8. Fail160,938 miles (+12,328)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,938 miles
    Test number
    475653794231
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear propshaft uj

  9. Pass148,610 miles (+9,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,610 miles
    Test number
    584877067242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  10. Pass138,864 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    676429276191
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear prop UJ has play
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak

  11. Fail138,864 miles (+12,341)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    917548016603
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear prop UJ has play
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak

  12. Pass126,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,523 miles
    Test number
    396665036516
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both sides (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail126,523 miles (+12,654)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,523 miles
    Test number
    796489577181
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both sides (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass113,869 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    576108114302
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal has a slight misting of oil

  15. Fail113,869 miles (+18,645)11 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    436768404398
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal has a slight misting of oil

  16. Pass95,224 miles (+20,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    206521613356
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass74,346 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,346 miles
    Test number
    765558832120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,345 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    818297702187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,163 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    209696131160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,204 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,204 miles
    Test number
    703307140119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,910 miles (+12,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,910 miles
    Test number
    114099949198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,945 miles (+11,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    864289948176
    • NoteRear differential prppshaft oil seal leaking

  23. Pass26,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    340642857191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X14 WEL

Does X14 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X14 WEL expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X14 WEL?
The MOT on X14 WEL expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X14 WEL done?
X14 WEL was recorded at 177,255 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 8,395 miles a year.
Has X14 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 WEL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X14 WEL 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 X14 WEL find?
X14 WEL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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