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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X79 WFMMOT history

X79 WFM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

X79 WFM grey 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 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
126,093 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 WFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 WFM was last recorded at 126,093 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2013: 88,104 miles, lower than 832,226 miles on 6 Aug 2012.

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
126,072 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,093 miles
  • 2024 – 126,072 miles
  • 2022 – 124,391 miles
  • 2021 – 122,400 miles
  • 2019 – 119,659 miles
  • 2018 – 117,140 miles
  • 2017 – 111,440 miles
  • 2016 – 106,841 miles
  • 2015 – 99,356 miles
  • 2014 – 93,889 miles
  • 2013 – 88,104 miles
  • 2012 – 832,226 miles
  • 2011 – 77,854 miles
  • 2010 – 71,010 miles
  • 2009 – 64,646 miles
  • 2008 – 61,629 miles
  • 2006 – 47,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,093 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis x 3 holes

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,093 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,093 miles
    Test number
    742591414542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,072 miles (+1,681)14 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,072 miles
    Test number
    352901438849
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail124,391 miles (+1,991)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,391 miles
    Test number
    703519361702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on nearside rear brake discs
  4. Pass122,400 miles (+2,741)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,400 miles
    Test number
    213764762729
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass119,659 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,659 miles
    Test number
    365428648811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,643 miles (+2,503)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,643 miles
    Test number
    871823694547
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis x 3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass117,140 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    855548200070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,131 miles (+5,691)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    656289401003
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis x 3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass111,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    614441726733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,430 miles (+4,589)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    712027983593
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass106,841 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    531831973963
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  12. Fail106,839 miles (+38)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    641376608450
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)
  13. Fail106,801 miles (+7,445)16 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,801 miles
    Test number
    614686373136
    • FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at A frame (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device insecure lock tab corroded and broken at steering box mount (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass99,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    548720982993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail99,356 miles (+5,467)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    316848418177
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass93,889 miles (+5,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    599854924290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass88,104 miles (-744,122)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    379645023436
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake disc corrosion
    • NoteSlight wear nearside front hub
  18. Pass832,226 miles (+754,372)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    832,226 miles
    Test number
    689559412269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,854 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    116754231202
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in the offside trailing arm triangle bush
    • NoteSlight movement in the radius arm bush's
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSteering box has slight misting of oil
  20. Fail77,854 miles (+6,844)2 failures11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    795480521225
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished
    • NoteBoth front swivel houses have oil leak
    • NoteChassis has several area's of surface corrosion
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's worn
    • NoteMovement in the offside rear top shock bush
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in the offside trailing arm triangle bush
    • NoteSlight movement in the radius arm bush's
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in the offside drag link
    • NoteSteering box has slight misting of oil
  21. Pass71,010 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    310477110479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLight misting of oil on steereing box
    • NoteNearside front hub leaking
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in both trailing arm triangle bush's
    • NoteSlight movement in offside rear top shock bush
  22. Fail71,010 miles (+6,364)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    283276010241
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLight misting of oil on steereing box
    • NoteNearside front hub leaking
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in both trailing arm triangle bush's
    • NoteSlight movement in offside rear top shock bush
  23. Pass64,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    222914329273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail64,646 miles (+146)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    261483129217
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass64,500 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,500 miles
    Test number
    904255739118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,629 miles
    Test number
    580835568013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,629 miles (+14,213)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,629 miles
    Test number
    624024768081
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  28. Pass47,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    361031646327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,416 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    210204936317
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about X79 WFM

Does X79 WFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 WFM expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 WFM?
The MOT on X79 WFM expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 WFM done?
X79 WFM was recorded at 126,093 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 4,219 miles a year.
Has X79 WFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 WFM has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X79 WFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X79 WFM find?
X79 WFM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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