LAND ROVER DEFENDER WG55MHA has 31 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 110,726 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 12:29.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 12th January 2027.

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

WG55MHA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH JANUARY 2027110,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20251ST JANUARY 2026109,104 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2024109,102 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play No Locking Device (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. DANGEROUS - Brake Pipe At Imminent Risk Of Failure Or Fracture Front To Back, Rubbing On Vehicle Chassis (1.1.11 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Corroded And Seriously Weakened Shock Absorber Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Corroded And Seriously Weakened Shock Absorber Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202318TH DECEMBER 2024108,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Joints Leaking
  4. ADVISORY - Rusting To Various Prescribed Areas
  5. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2023108,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Joints Leaking
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rusting To Various Prescribed Areas
  7. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202215TH NOVEMBER 2023106,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rusting Various Prescribed Areas
  4. ADVISORY - Front Both Swivel Joints Leaking
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 2022106,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Excessive Smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Axle Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Swivel Joints Leaking
  13. ADVISORY - Rusting To Various Prescribed Areas
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202115TH OCTOBER 2022103,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rusting To Various Prescribed Areas
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202015TH OCTOBER 2021102,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201915TH OCTOBER 2020101,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2019101,239 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod 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. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201815TH OCTOBER 201998,287 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 201898,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust On A Vehicle Fitted With A Diesel Particulate Filter Emits Visible Smoke Of Any Colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201714TH OCTOBER 201896,104 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Dampness Fuel Tank
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 201796,104 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Chassis Rail (2.2.c.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Dampness Fuel Tank
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201614TH OCTOBER 201787,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 201687,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201514TH OCTOBER 201679,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 201579,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201414TH OCTOBER 201571,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201314TH OCTOBER 201465,053 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 201214TH OCTOBER 201359,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 201259,908 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201114TH OCTOBER 201255,892 MI
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201155,892 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201014TH OCTOBER 201152,456 MI
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 201052,456 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 200914TH OCTOBER 201049,336 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 200949,336 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 200818TH DECEMBER 200948,913 MI
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 200848,833 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. USER ENTERED - Travel On Parking Brake Lever
  5. USER ENTERED - Blue Smoke From Engine
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG55MHA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

WG55MHA MOT Comments

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WG55MHA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 110,726 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,273 miles

WG55MHA FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration WG55MHA was manufactured on Thursday 15th December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 110,726 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,273 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG55MHA has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 80 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 18 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 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 WG55MHA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 WG55MHA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG55MHA Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 WG55MHA does have Tax. Read more

When does WG55MHA Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG55MHA 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 WG55MHA MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG55MHA will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 12th January 2027. Read more

When did WG55MHA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG55MHA was on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 12:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG55MHA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WG55MHA we can see 18 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 WG55MHA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WG55MHA we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG55MHA?

WG55MHA is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has WG55MHA done?

The odometer reading for WG55MHA at the last MOT in January 2026 was 110,726 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 5,273 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG55MHA?

The vehicle WG55MHA was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 15th December 2005. Read more

What colour is WG55MHA?

The official colour of WG55MHA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WG55MHA have?

WG55MHA has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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