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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

2 PXEMOT history

2 PXE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

2 PXE 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,252 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 PXE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 PXE was last recorded at 151,252 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2018: 149,034 miles, lower than 149,903 miles on 29 Aug 2017.

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
150,998 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,252 miles
  • 2024 – 150,998 miles
  • 2023 – 150,713 miles
  • 2022 – 150,503 miles
  • 2021 – 150,332 miles
  • 2020 – 149,964 miles
  • 2019 – 149,293 miles
  • 2018 – 149,034 miles
  • 2017 – 149,903 miles
  • 2016 – 146,136 miles
  • 2015 – 143,174 miles
  • 2014 – 140,956 miles
  • 2013 – 137,787 miles
  • 2012 – 131,851 miles
  • 2011 – 125,138 miles
  • 2010 – 119,723 miles
  • 2009 – 116,291 miles
  • 2008 – 113,727 miles
  • 2007 – 112,196 miles
  • 2006 – 110,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Slight oil leak at front hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,252 miles
    Test number
    764130362468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,252 miles (+254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,252 miles
    Test number
    552009999965
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,998 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,998 miles
    Test number
    301277643982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,713 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,713 miles
    Test number
    670935003900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,503 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,503 miles
    Test number
    967807698183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,332 miles (+368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,332 miles
    Test number
    218002791257
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,964 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,964 miles
    Test number
    726204175200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,293 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,293 miles
    Test number
    311702910996
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at front hub
    • AdvisoryBump stops missing at rear.

  9. Pass149,034 miles (-869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,034 miles
    Test number
    531014091101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,903 miles (+3,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    149,903 miles
    Test number
    114422172952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at front hub

  11. Pass146,136 miles (+2,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,136 miles
    Test number
    398432111848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass143,174 miles (+2,218)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,174 miles
    Test number
    128826875496
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear x/member rusty

  13. Pass140,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    149608174000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail140,956 miles (+3,169)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    758842874087
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail137,787 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,787 miles
    Test number
    145101773490
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass137,787 miles (+5,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,787 miles
    Test number
    787791373086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass131,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,851 miles
    Test number
    577089572088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail131,851 miles (+6,713)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,851 miles
    Test number
    646475172075
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass125,138 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,138 miles
    Test number
    175173161437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass119,723 miles (+3,432)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    361822360058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tractor joints seals leaking oil
    • NoteDrop Arm Steering joint Boot deteriorated

  21. Pass116,291 miles (+2,564)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    370601379077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoot for joint in end of steering drop arm is split and deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front metal brake pipes from Fleible hose to calipers just starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth front tractor joint seals deteriorated and leaking oil
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe from t peice to caliper starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside front metal brake pipe from master cylinder to brake hose corroded

  22. Pass113,727 miles (+1,531)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    294567658097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tractor joint seals weeping oil
    • NoteDrop arm joint, rubber boot deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass112,196 miles (+2,086)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    321455767097
    • NoteBoth front nswivel hubs weaping oil nearside ball pitted and slightly scored. Recomend these are seen to
    • NoteJoint in the end of drop arm from steering box boot split

  24. Pass110,110 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    110,110 miles
    Test number
    551292466064
    • NoteBoth front tractor joint seals are starting to weap oil
    • NoteRubber boot on the joint on the end of steering drop arm is split

Questions about 2 PXE

What vehicle is registration 2 PXE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 PXE on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 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 2 PXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 PXE is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 2 PXE?
The MOT on 2 PXE is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 PXE done?
2 PXE was recorded at 151,252 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has 2 PXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 PXE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 2 PXE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 2 PXE find?
2 PXE passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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