LAND ROVER DEFENDER W5WSM has 17 MOTs

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This 2014 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2017

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,188 miles 3 months ago on Friday 30th January 2026 at 16:17.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Sunday 7th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

W5WSM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 2027115,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Front Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed Hinge Slightly Worn . (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Webbing Slightly Frayed . (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 7.50x16 Has Several Cuts In The Tread - But None Through To Cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 20257TH FEBRUARY 2026107,053 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre 7.50r16c Nail In Tread .
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 7.50r16c Has Cuts In The Tread - Not Through To Cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2025107,051 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Seat Belt Buckle Not Locking Belt In - Partially Seized - Possible Dirt Ingress . (7.1.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Nearside Lamp In Number Plate Lamp Assembly Inoperative . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Blade Torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Blade Torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment Nearside Front (opposite End Of Steering Bar From Drag Link ) Track Rod End Excessively Worn . (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Upper Bush Worn . (5.3.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Lower Bushes Worn. (5.3.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Upper Bush Worn . (5.3.2 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Lower Bushes Worn . (5.3.2 (c))
  11. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Play So Excessive It Is Likely To Break Up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective Fuel Cap Of Incorrect Temporary Type - Does Not Secure Properly To Filler Neck . (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Central Rear Prop Shaft Securing Bolt Missing Main Transfer Box To Rear Axle Prop-Shaft Securing Nut Missing From Attachment To Parking Brake Drum . (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre 7.50r16c Nail In Tread .
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 7.50r16c Has Cuts In The Tread - Not Through To Cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20247TH FEBRUARY 202599,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Outer Grease Cap Slightly Loose - Advise Tightening .
FAILED30TH JANUARY 202499,027 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced Position Lamp Lens Internally Damaged (melted )- Reducing Light Output . (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Not Accepting Belt Catch Into Buckle . (7.1.2 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fuel Cap/sealing Device Missing Cap Missing - Piece Of Wood Fitted ! (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Steering Bar, Nearside Track Rod End Dust Cover Split . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steering Box Drag Link End Worn . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Outer Grease Cap Slightly Loose - Advise Tightening .
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20237TH FEBRUARY 202490,763 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Steering Bar Nearside Track Rod End Dust Cover Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 202390,762 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Front Steering Bar Nearside Track Rod End Worn . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Steering Bar Nearside Track Rod End Dust Cover Deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Tyre Has A Deep Long Cut Through To Cord Leading From Previous Puncture Repair - Tyre Also On 2mm .(goodyear G90 -7 50r16c) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Wiper Torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Wiper Torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced Very Dim . (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Stop Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Stop Lamps Do Not Work When Position Lights Are On . (4.3.3 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Significantly Reduced Stop Lamps Dim When On - Same Intensity As Position Lamp Should Be - Too Dim . (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Position Lamp Showing Same Intensity As A Stop Lamp - Too Bright . (4.2.3 (c))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20227TH FEBRUARY 202382,500 MI
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 202282,500 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front 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))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Affected By Operation Of Offside Stop Lamp . (4.2.3 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Affected By Operation Of Offside Position Lamp . (4.3.3 (b))
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20217TH FEBRUARY 202275,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20204TH FEBRUARY 202165,523 MI
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 202065,520 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Steering Box Has Excessive Movement Between Sector Shaft And The Drop Arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201930TH JANUARY 202056,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front And Rear Differential Pinion Oil Seals Leaking Very Slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST JANUARY 201956,114 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front And Rear Differential Pinion Oil Seals Leaking Very Slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201829TH JANUARY 201946,237 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 201846,237 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush Both Bushes (2.7.4)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush Both Bushes (2.7.4)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201729TH JANUARY 201835,726 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W5WSM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

W5WSM MOT Comments

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W5WSM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,188 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,599 miles

W5WSM FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration W5WSM was manufactured on Thursday 30th January 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 115,188 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 9,599 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2017. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W5WSM has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 14 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 37 Major, 6 Dangerous and 4 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 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does W5WSM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 W5WSM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W5WSM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 W5WSM does have Tax. Read more

When does W5WSM Tax expire?

The current Tax for W5WSM will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 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 W5WSM MOT expire?

The current MOT for W5WSM will expire in 9 months on Sunday 7th February 2027. Read more

When did W5WSM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W5WSM was on Friday 30th January 2026 at 16:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W5WSM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for W5WSM we can see 10 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 W5WSM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for W5WSM we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is W5WSM?

W5WSM is registered as a 2014 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has W5WSM done?

The odometer reading for W5WSM at the last MOT in January 2026 was 115,188 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 9,599 miles per year. Read more

How old is W5WSM?

The vehicle W5WSM was manufactured in 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th January 2014. Read more

What colour is W5WSM?

The official colour of W5WSM is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does W5WSM have?

W5WSM has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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