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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

X1 WABMOT history

X1 WAB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

X1 WAB black 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,569 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 WAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 WAB was last recorded at 152,569 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 3,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,471 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,098 miles
Average per year
5,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,569 miles
  • 2025 – 149,471 miles
  • 2024 – 148,568 miles
  • 2023 – 143,143 miles
  • 2022 – 138,945 miles
  • 2021 – 131,524 miles
  • 2020 – 130,771 miles
  • 2019 – 130,382 miles
  • 2018 – 130,014 miles
  • 2017 – 124,686 miles
  • 2016 – 111,014 miles
  • 2015 – 106,925 miles
  • 2013 – 97,987 miles
  • 2012 – 91,904 miles
  • 2011 – 83,414 miles
  • 2010 – 78,682 miles
  • 2009 – 70,558 miles
  • 2008 – 62,639 miles
  • 2007 – 50,299 miles
  • 2006 – 38,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,569 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper axle joint has slight play

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 swivel joints both leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Upper centre axle joint slight play and boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,569 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,569 miles
    Test number
    907811419347
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper axle joint has slight play

  2. Pass149,471 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    149,471 miles
    Test number
    770456423194
    • AdvisoryRear Upper axle joint has slight play

  3. Pass148,568 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,568 miles
    Test number
    629556108785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,143 miles
    Test number
    374407893056
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints both leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper centre axle joint slight play and boot deteriorated

  5. Fail143,143 miles (+4,198)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,143 miles
    Test number
    394733230466
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints both leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper centre axle joint slight play and boot deteriorated

  6. Pass138,945 miles (+7,421)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,945 miles
    Test number
    591888263275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,524 miles (+753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,524 miles
    Test number
    363394473806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass130,771 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    130,771 miles
    Test number
    540335517522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,761 miles (+379)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,761 miles
    Test number
    160484649066
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    293706446342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,382 miles (+368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    711871580318
    • Repaired at testSteering column universal joint locking device ineffective Upper bolt (2.1.3 (d))

  12. Pass130,014 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    590894032541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,686 miles
    Test number
    501587948737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,686 miles (+13,672)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,686 miles
    Test number
    641540831170
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

  15. Pass111,014 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,014 miles
    Test number
    605692128058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

  16. Fail110,998 miles (+4,073)11 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,998 miles
    Test number
    191570355307
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel hose excessively damaged tank breather pipe (7.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel filler hose perished
    • AdvisoryNear side front axel swivel seal leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak between gearbox and transfer box

  17. Pass106,925 miles (+38)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    765608945031
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread low
    • NoteFront brake pads very low

  18. Fail106,887 miles (+8,900)11 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    155963025086
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread getting very low
    • NoteSlight play o/s/r anti rollbar D bush

  19. Pass97,987 miles (+6,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,987 miles
    Test number
    535139723277
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass91,904 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,904 miles
    Test number
    696157562119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail91,862 miles (+8,448)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,862 miles
    Test number
    268096362156
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass83,414 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    715413871180
    • NoteRubber boot on steering drop arm split

  23. Fail83,379 miles (+4,697)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    438982371188
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRubber boot on steering drop arm split

  24. Pass78,682 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,682 miles
    Test number
    253452060445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,641 miles (+8,083)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,641 miles
    Test number
    392990540191
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r pads low
    • NoteO/s/r anti roll bar d bush has slight play
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass70,558 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,558 miles
    Test number
    450841299044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    670204868061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail62,639 miles (+12,340)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    793844168020
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass50,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    632062857069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,299 miles (+11,472)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    892032157089
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass38,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    393119456096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 WAB

Does X1 WAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 WAB is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 WAB?
The MOT on X1 WAB is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 WAB done?
X1 WAB was recorded at 152,569 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
Has X1 WAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 WAB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X1 WAB 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 X1 WAB find?
X1 WAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear upper axle joint has slight play.

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