Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
666 XLMMOT history
666 XLM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 118,740 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 666 XLM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
666 XLM was last recorded at 118,740 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 1,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Aug 2009: 79,891 miles, lower than 752,779 miles on 24 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,040 miles · 23 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,700 miles
- Average per year
- 2,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,740 miles
- 2025 – 117,040 miles
- 2024 – 116,537 miles
- 2022 – 115,809 miles
- 2021 – 115,117 miles
- 2020 – 115,106 miles
- 2019 – 107,967 miles
- 2017 – 105,630 miles
- 2016 – 104,542 miles
- 2015 – 103,096 miles
- 2014 – 101,038 miles
- 2013 – 95,488 miles
- 2012 – 95,442 miles
- 2010 – 82,287 miles
- 2009 – 79,891 miles
- 2008 – 752,779 miles
- 2007 – 70,268 miles
- 2006 – 62,463 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,740 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Coil spring corroded All 4
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,740 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 118,740 miles
- Test number
- 942079718506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,040 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 117,040 miles
- Test number
- 449552522422
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,027 miles (+490)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,027 miles
- Test number
- 130018436169
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,537 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 116,537 miles
- Test number
- 593343555437
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded at join
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,526 miles (+717)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,526 miles
- Test number
- 515947740851
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,809 miles (+692)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 115,809 miles
- Test number
- 490823053662
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle A frame. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass115,117 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 115,117 miles
- Test number
- 627055995499
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,106 miles (+7,139)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,106 miles
- Test number
- 492053215328
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,967 miles (+2,337)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 107,967 miles
- Test number
- 323731986527
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering sphere leak oil slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering sphere leaking oil slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,630 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,630 miles
- Test number
- 138326058716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,542 miles
- Test number
- 589935089426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,542 miles (+1,446)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,542 miles
- Test number
- 930727047489
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail103,096 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,096 miles
- Test number
- 959520375102
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass103,096 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,096 miles
- Test number
- 996260375160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,038 miles
- Test number
- 658564274111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,038 miles (+5,550)4 failures1 advisory16 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,038 miles
- Test number
- 758044374156
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth rear shockers replaced
- NoteBull bar rusting
- NoteCar is starting to get rusty and weak
- NoteExt. system getting rusty in places
- NoteGeneral play/wear in steering linkage
- NoteGeneral wear in both front lower shocker bushes
- NoteGeneral wear in wiper linkage
- NoteMetal brake pipes starting to rust in places
- NoteMetal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. area
- NoteO/s/f seat covering wearing
- NoteOdd stickers on screen
- NoteRear crossmember covered in alloy tread plate
- NoteRoof rack fitted
- NoteSurface rust on parts of susp,
- NoteTow bar fitted
- NoteUnderside of car has surface rust in places
Pass95,488 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,488 miles
- Test number
- 388065503169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,442 miles (+13,155)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 95,442 miles
- Test number
- 997733502115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,287 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 82,287 miles
- Test number
- 441203290258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,283 miles (+2,392)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,283 miles
- Test number
- 143651880233
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Pass79,891 miles (-672,888)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 79,891 miles
- Test number
- 341315719211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass752,779 miles (+682,511)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 752,779 miles
- Test number
- 832206808250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,268 miles (+7,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 70,268 miles
- Test number
- 342680127276
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass62,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 62,463 miles
- Test number
- 870557416292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 666 XLM
- What vehicle is registration 666 XLM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 666 XLM on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 666 XLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 666 XLM is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 666 XLM?
- The MOT on 666 XLM is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 666 XLM done?
- 666 XLM was recorded at 118,740 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 2,805 miles a year.
- Has 666 XLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 666 XLM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on 666 XLM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 666 XLM find?
- 666 XLM passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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