LAND ROVER DEFENDER WU55ECJ has 26 MOTs

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This 2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 56,926 miles 2 months ago on Monday 2nd March 2026 at 10:39.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

WU55ECJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST MARCH 202756,926 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20256TH JANUARY 202648,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides At Numerous Points From Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202548,999 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Missing (0.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides At Numerous Points From Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202315TH DECEMBER 202448,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202215TH DECEMBER 202348,361 MI
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 202115TH DECEMBER 202247,775 MI
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 202147,775 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202123RD JANUARY 202247,166 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202023RD JANUARY 202146,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH JANUARY 202046,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201923RD JANUARY 202045,411 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201826TH FEBRUARY 201944,137 MI
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 201844,137 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED23RD MARCH 201721ST APRIL 201843,502 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 201743,494 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED13TH APRIL 201621ST APRIL 201742,331 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 201521ST APRIL 201642,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished Inside Wall
FAILED15TH APRIL 201542,180 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Obstruct Correct Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  5. PRS - Bonnet Retaining Device Excessively Deteriorated (8.4.2)
  6. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.4.b.1)
  7. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Not Operating Automatically When Switched On (8.2.1b)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Wiper Badly Split Worn
  11. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished Inside Wall
FAILED11TH APRIL 201542,170 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Wall Craked
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201313TH DECEMBER 201440,917 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Anti Slip Rubber Slightly Worn
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Head Lamp Beam Image Very Weak
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 201340,917 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. USER ENTERED - Brake Anti Slip Rubber Slightly Worn
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Head Lamp Beam Image Very Weak
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201213TH DECEMBER 201339,681 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20106TH DECEMBER 201136,651 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 200925TH MAY 201034,006 MI
FAILED20TH JANUARY 200933,687 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Off Side Head Lamp Lenz Broken
PASSED20TH JANUARY 20091ST FEBRUARY 201033,687 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Off Side Head Lamp Lenz Broken
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WU55ECJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

WU55ECJ MOT Comments

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WU55ECJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 56,926 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,846 miles

WU55ECJ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration WU55ECJ was manufactured on Wednesday 1st February 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 56,926 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,846 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 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WU55ECJ has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 17 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 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 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does WU55ECJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 WU55ECJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WU55ECJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 WU55ECJ does have Tax. Read more

When does WU55ECJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for WU55ECJ will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 WU55ECJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for WU55ECJ will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. Read more

When did WU55ECJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WU55ECJ was on Monday 2nd March 2026 at 10:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WU55ECJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for WU55ECJ we can see 17 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 WU55ECJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for WU55ECJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WU55ECJ?

WU55ECJ is registered as a 2006 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has WU55ECJ done?

The odometer reading for WU55ECJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 56,926 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 2,846 miles per year. Read more

How old is WU55ECJ?

The vehicle WU55ECJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st February 2006. Read more

What colour is WU55ECJ?

The official colour of WU55ECJ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does WU55ECJ have?

WU55ECJ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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