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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

222 LXXMOT history

222 LXX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 169,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

222 LXX green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
169,687 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
222 LXX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

222 LXX was last recorded at 169,687 miles on 5 May 2026, 153,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2012: 15,969 miles, lower than 157,784 miles on 19 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,969 miles · 4 Jul 2012
Between the last two tests
153,718 miles
Average per year
2,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,687 miles
  • 2012 – 15,969 miles
  • 2011 – 157,784 miles
  • 2010 – 151,637 miles
  • 2009 – 149,525 miles
  • 2008 – 142,639 miles
  • 2007 – 131,182 miles
  • 2006 – 121,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,687 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,687 miles (+153,718)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    169,687 miles
    Test number
    775406796089
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass15,969 miles (-141,815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,969 miles
    Test number
    257346082111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,784 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    157,784 miles
    Test number
    488240601216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    151,637 miles
    Test number
    120870680161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,637 miles (+2,112)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,637 miles
    Test number
    421259970159
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  6. Pass149,525 miles (+154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    149,525 miles
    Test number
    350881709416
    • NoteSlight fraying on offside front seat belt.
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal brake pipes.

  7. Fail149,371 miles (+6,732)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,371 miles
    Test number
    800995299108
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • NoteSlight fraying on offside front seat belt.
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal brake pipes.

  8. Pass142,639 miles (+11,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    142,639 miles
    Test number
    671813898175
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail131,182 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,182 miles
    Test number
    180634287179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass131,182 miles (+9,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    131,182 miles
    Test number
    211664287117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass121,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    121,523 miles
    Test number
    811693196154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 222 LXX

What vehicle is registration 222 LXX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 222 LXX on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Oct 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 222 LXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 222 LXX is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 222 LXX?
The MOT on 222 LXX is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 222 LXX done?
222 LXX was recorded at 169,687 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,431 miles a year.
Has 222 LXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 222 LXX has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on 222 LXX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 222 LXX find?
222 LXX passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 7 more.

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