Land Rover Defender
Red · Petrol · 1987 · 3,528 cc
596 XUJMOT history
596 XUJ is a red petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 1987. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 8,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 8,790 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 596 XUJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 2 Sept 1987
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
596 XUJ was last recorded at 8,790 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jun 2015: 4,544 miles, lower than 248,021 miles on 3 Apr 2014.
- 26 Sept 2018: 8,790 miles, lower than 87,894 miles on 18 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 8,790 miles · 28 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 8,790 miles
- 2022 – 8,790 miles
- 2021 – 8,790 miles
- 2020 – 8,790 miles
- 2018 – 8,790 miles
- 2017 – 87,894 miles
- 2016 – 8,789 miles
- 2015 – 4,570 miles
- 2014 – 248,021 miles
- 2013 – 241,686 miles
- 2012 – 234,482 miles
- 2010 – 223,194 miles
- 2008 – 212,619 miles
- 2007 – 204,608 miles
- 2006 – 196,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass8,790 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper trunion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2017
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,790 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 8,790 miles
- Test number
- 450864034176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper trunion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass8,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 8,790 miles
- Test number
- 436704737445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,790 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 8,790 miles
- Test number
- 100736086267
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail8,790 miles5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,790 miles
- Test number
- 980813193767
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass8,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 8,790 miles
- Test number
- 674988154963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,790 miles (-79,104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 8,790 miles
- Test number
- 599934268739
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass87,894 miles (+79,105)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,894 miles
- Test number
- 122990860016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,789 miles10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,789 miles
- Test number
- 896173326094
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Fail8,789 miles (+4,219)2 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,789 miles
- Test number
- 675897985457
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass4,570 miles (+26)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 4,570 miles
- Test number
- 296584885416
- NoteHeavily modified
Fail4,544 miles (-243,477)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,544 miles
- Test number
- 435956175177
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteHeavily modified
Pass248,021 miles (+6,335)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 248,021 miles
- Test number
- 965763394037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass241,686 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 241,686 miles
- Test number
- 727635893075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,680 miles (+7,198)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,680 miles
- Test number
- 157074193085
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass234,482 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 234,482 miles
- Test number
- 139731282473
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Fail234,480 miles (+11,286)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,480 miles
- Test number
- 196309872465
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass223,194 miles (+10,575)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 223,194 miles
- Test number
- 621972750245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,619 miles (+2)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 212,619 miles
- Test number
- 451704348312
- NoteChassis corroded,repaired and in poor condition.
- NoteSlight play in steering column u/j's.
- NoteSteering box damp.
Fail212,617 miles (+8,009)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,617 miles
- Test number
- 403163248317
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing.
- NoteSlight play in steering column u/j's.
- NoteSteering box damp.
Pass204,608 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 204,608 miles
- Test number
- 461252057411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,604 miles (+8,537)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,604 miles
- Test number
- 570141057309
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass196,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 196,067 miles
- Test number
- 540952456323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,067 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,067 miles
- Test number
- 964082656334
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about 596 XUJ
- What vehicle is registration 596 XUJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 596 XUJ on a red petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 1987. 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 596 XUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 596 XUJ expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 596 XUJ?
- The MOT on 596 XUJ expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 596 XUJ done?
- 596 XUJ was recorded at 8,790 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024.
- Has 596 XUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 596 XUJ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on 596 XUJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 596 XUJ find?
- 596 XUJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper trunion.
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