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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X56 WGRMOT history

X56 WGR is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

X56 WGR white 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,159 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 WGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 WGR was last recorded at 100,159 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2007: 37,538 miles, lower than 375,350 miles on 18 Jul 2007.

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
99,375 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,159 miles
  • 2025 – 99,375 miles
  • 2024 – 98,765 miles
  • 2023 – 97,932 miles
  • 2022 – 96,291 miles
  • 2021 – 90,795 miles
  • 2020 – 90,695 miles
  • 2019 – 90,340 miles
  • 2018 – 90,046 miles
  • 2017 – 85,582 miles
  • 2016 – 72,973 miles
  • 2015 – 66,078 miles
  • 2013 – 65,033 miles
  • 2012 – 62,842 miles
  • 2011 – 59,980 miles
  • 2010 – 56,967 miles
  • 2009 – 52,245 miles
  • 2008 – 44,400 miles
  • 2007 – 37,538 miles
  • 2006 – 31,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,159 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,159 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    934960251412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,375 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    941677180409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,373 miles (+608)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,373 miles
    Test number
    264053157489
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer floor channel area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass98,765 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    505396098540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,932 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    176350911593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,887 miles (+1,596)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,887 miles
    Test number
    653101496171
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high plastic headlamp surround covering adjuster screws (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated contaminated with axle oil (1.1.14 (b))

  7. Pass96,291 miles (+18)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    586454980977
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail96,273 miles (+5,478)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,273 miles
    Test number
    348586249827
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass90,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,795 miles
    Test number
    140592521216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease

  10. Fail90,795 miles (+100)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,795 miles
    Test number
    384460971910
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  11. Fail90,695 miles (+355)1 dangerous12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    764054979146
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,340 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    104323880694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    240520456709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,046 miles (+2)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    372084082345
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail90,044 miles (+4,462)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,044 miles
    Test number
    716274404032
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass85,582 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    432162459824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail85,581 miles (+12,608)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    165346824122
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass72,973 miles (+6,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    223295140604
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass66,078 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    378787205009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,033 miles (+2,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    449878813200
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass62,842 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    375342822200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,980 miles (+3,013)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    966193021276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate slighty damaged but not likely to be misread.

  23. Pass56,967 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    534238020241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,245 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,245 miles
    Test number
    773072409210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,400 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    191652428226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass44,400 miles (+6,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    853612428265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass37,538 miles (-337,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,538 miles
    Test number
    173885907268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail375,350 miles (+343,351)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    375,350 miles
    Test number
    292849097415
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass31,999 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,999 miles
    Test number
    891583626275
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  30. Fail31,999 miles3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,999 miles
    Test number
    264632026263
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

Questions about X56 WGR

Does X56 WGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 WGR is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 WGR?
The MOT on X56 WGR is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 WGR done?
X56 WGR was recorded at 100,159 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has X56 WGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 WGR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X56 WGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X56 WGR find?
X56 WGR passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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