The road tax status for J17 WAW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J17 WAW?

The MOT for J17 WAW is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of J17 WAW?

The recorded mileage for J17 WAW is 170,047 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J17 WAW ULEZ compliant?

No, J17 WAW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J17 WAW

J17 WAW

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/10/2003. Recorded mileage 170,047 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 170,047 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 170,047 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2495cc

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J17 WAW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
170,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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J17 WAW Mileage History

04/04/2024159,937 mi
04/04/2024159,937 mi
08/04/2025161,544 mi+1,607 mi
23/04/2025161,552 mi+8 mi
16/04/2026170,047 mi+8,495 mi

Average of roughly 4,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J17 WAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 02:42

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (J17 WAW) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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