LAND ROVER DEFENDER WG53UJN has 26 MOTs

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This 2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,387 miles 2 months ago on Monday 13th April 2026 at 12:36.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 25th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

WG53UJN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH APRIL 202797,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hub Seal Damp
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing N/s And O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202525TH APRIL 202693,145 MI
FAILED23RD APRIL 202593,145 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND APRIL 202425TH APRIL 202588,342 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 202325TH APRIL 202484,686 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Headlamp Lens 'cloudy' (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202225TH APRIL 202380,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED26TH APRIL 202280,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking @ Rear Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202129TH OCTOBER 202278,603 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202029TH OCTOBER 202173,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Lenses Cloudy
PASSED26TH APRIL 201929TH OCTOBER 202067,684 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush/pin
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear' (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Headlamp Lens' Slightly Clouded
FAILED23RD APRIL 201967,684 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush/pin
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear' (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Headlamp Lens' Slightly Clouded
PASSED23RD APRIL 201829TH APRIL 201963,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Offside Front Low (3.7.b.5b)
FAILED20TH APRIL 201863,514 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working Both (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Offside Front Low (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED28TH APRIL 201729TH APRIL 201859,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Oily
PASSED25TH APRIL 201629TH APRIL 201756,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Slightly Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Oily
PASSED30TH APRIL 201529TH APRIL 201652,721 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH APRIL 201427TH APRIL 201549,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Torque/reaction Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Steering Damper Bushes Have Slight Play
FAILED28TH APRIL 201449,062 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Torque/reaction Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Steering Damper Bushes Have Slight Play
PASSED24TH APRIL 201327TH APRIL 201445,282 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201227TH APRIL 201341,360 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED28TH APRIL 201127TH APRIL 201237,303 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED28TH APRIL 201027TH APRIL 201133,279 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 200927TH APRIL 201029,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Splitting To Trail Arm Bushes
PASSED28TH APRIL 200827TH APRIL 200924,952 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
PASSED27TH APRIL 200726TH APRIL 200820,887 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200726TH JANUARY 200819,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG53UJN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

WG53UJN MOT Comments

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WG53UJN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,387 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,427 miles

WG53UJN FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration WG53UJN was manufactured on Monday 26th January 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 97,387 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,427 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG53UJN has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 33 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 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 Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WG53UJN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 WG53UJN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG53UJN Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 WG53UJN does have Tax. Read more

When does WG53UJN Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG53UJN will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 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 WG53UJN MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG53UJN will expire in 11 months on Sunday 25th April 2027. Read more

When did WG53UJN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG53UJN was on Monday 13th April 2026 at 12:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG53UJN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for WG53UJN we can see 21 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 WG53UJN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for WG53UJN we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG53UJN?

WG53UJN is registered as a 2004 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has WG53UJN done?

The odometer reading for WG53UJN at the last MOT in April 2026 was 97,387 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 4,427 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG53UJN?

The vehicle WG53UJN was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 26th January 2004. Read more

What colour is WG53UJN?

The official colour of WG53UJN is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does WG53UJN have?

WG53UJN has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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