LAND ROVER DEFENDER WJ59EWF has 17 MOTs

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This 2009 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 163,053 miles 3 months ago on Monday 26th January 2026 at 14:31.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 25th January 2027.

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

WJ59EWF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH JANUARY 2027163,053 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Driver's Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2026163,052 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Driver's Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Other Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Crossmember / Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Crossmember / Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fuel System Component Leaking Filter Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  18. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  19. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  20. MAJOR - Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202516TH JANUARY 2026156,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2025156,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20244TH JANUARY 2025148,533 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Coil Springs Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced
  4. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20229TH DECEMBER 2023145,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe Going To Nearside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2022145,048 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe To Nearside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202130TH NOVEMBER 2022134,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2021134,533 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 20206TH JANUARY 2022125,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20206TH JANUARY 2021117,178 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material In The Engine Bay (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Glue On The Side Window Partially Obscuring The View From The Non Obligatory Side Mirror
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2020117,298 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material In The Engine Bay (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Glue On The Side Window Partially Obscuring The View From The Non Obligatory Side Mirror
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20196TH JANUARY 2020106,269 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND JANUARY 2019106,254 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Will Not Switch Off When Engine Is Running Or The Ignition Is On
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Front Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 201728TH DECEMBER 201893,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Leak From Fuel Tank Breather
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Tyre Slight Damage Outer Sidewall
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED27TH DECEMBER 201793,727 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  9. FAIL - Steering System Fouling Inner Cooler Hoses Rubbing On Steering Shaft (2.2.d.2a)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  11. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Slight Leak From Fuel Tank Breather
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Tyre Slight Damage Outer Sidewall
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20125TH SEPTEMBER 201331,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ59EWF Passed/Failed

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

WJ59EWF MOT Comments

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WJ59EWF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 163,053 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,591 miles

WJ59EWF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration WJ59EWF was manufactured on Saturday 5th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 163,053 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 9,591 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 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ59EWF has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 101 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 29 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WJ59EWF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 WJ59EWF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ59EWF Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 WJ59EWF does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ59EWF Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ59EWF will expire in 1 year 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 WJ59EWF MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ59EWF will expire in 9 months on Monday 25th January 2027. Read more

When did WJ59EWF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ59EWF was on Monday 26th January 2026 at 14:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ59EWF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for WJ59EWF 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 WJ59EWF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for WJ59EWF 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 WJ59EWF?

WJ59EWF is registered as a 2009 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has WJ59EWF done?

The odometer reading for WJ59EWF at the last MOT in January 2026 was 163,053 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 9,591 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ59EWF?

The vehicle WJ59EWF was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 5th September 2009. Read more

What colour is WJ59EWF?

The official colour of WJ59EWF is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WJ59EWF have?

WJ59EWF has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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