LAND ROVER DEFENDER L4WXD has 20 MOTs

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This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 250,586 miles 5 hours ago on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 14:22.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Saturday 18th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

L4WXD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 2027250,586 KM
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2026250,583 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202518TH SEPTEMBER 2026246,312 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 2025246,306 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Central Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 202416TH AUGUST 2025239,005 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Feed (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Feed (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2024238,997 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Feed (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Feed (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202316TH AUGUST 2024232,189 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Rear U.j Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Axle At Clip (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Front Bushes Perished (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED11TH AUGUST 2023232,188 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Rear U.j Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush All Bushes Perished (5.3.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Axle At Clip (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JULY 202215TH JULY 2023228,688 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED1ST JULY 2022228,515 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Wear Or Play At Box (2.2.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play On Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202115TH JULY 2022221,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - N/s Drag Link End Boot Fatigued
FAILED22ND JUNE 2021221,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped Or Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Steering Column Universal Joint Insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - N/s Rear Side Panel Stay Insecure
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Likely To Become Detached Or Damaged Fouling Axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
PASSED16TH JULY 202015TH JULY 2021216,453 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED14TH JULY 2020216,338 KM
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH MAY 201914TH JULY 2020201,559 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20182ND JULY 2019194,535 KM
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shockers Lower Bush Worn
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201527TH JANUARY 2016154,890 KM
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - Steering Box Arm Slight Play
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2015154,890 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Direction Indicators Flashing More Than 120 Times A Minute (1.4.a.2g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Steering Box Arm Slight Play
PASSED1ST MAY 201330TH APRIL 2014138,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED27TH APRIL 2013138,024 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L4WXD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 55% | MOT Failure Rate: 45%

L4WXD MOT Comments

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L4WXD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 250,586 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,641 miles

L4WXD FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L4WXD was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 250,586 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 8,641 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L4WXD has a 55% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 49 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 15 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does L4WXD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 8th September 2026 L4WXD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L4WXD Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 8th September 2026 L4WXD does have Tax. Read more

When does L4WXD Tax expire?

The current Tax for L4WXD will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L4WXD MOT expire?

The current MOT for L4WXD will expire in 1 year on Saturday 18th September 2027. Read more

When did L4WXD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L4WXD was on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 14:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L4WXD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for L4WXD we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L4WXD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for L4WXD we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 55% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L4WXD?

L4WXD is registered as a 1997 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L4WXD done?

The odometer reading for L4WXD at the last MOT in September 2026 was 250,586 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,641 miles per year. Read more

How old is L4WXD?

The vehicle L4WXD was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st December 1997. Read more

What colour is L4WXD?

The official colour of L4WXD is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does L4WXD have?

L4WXD has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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