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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

999 VXAMOT history

999 VXA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

999 VXA blue 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,877 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
999 VXA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

999 VXA was last recorded at 137,877 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,644 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,233 miles
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,877 miles
  • 2025 – 132,644 miles
  • 2024 – 129,917 miles
  • 2023 – 126,306 miles
  • 2022 – 122,116 miles
  • 2021 – 113,910 miles
  • 2020 – 106,374 miles
  • 2019 – 100,559 miles
  • 2018 – 94,243 miles
  • 2017 – 89,522 miles
  • 2016 – 83,169 miles
  • 2015 – 74,653 miles
  • 2014 – 66,758 miles
  • 2013 – 57,840 miles
  • 2012 – 51,815 miles
  • 2011 – 48,289 miles
  • 2010 – 45,285 miles
  • 2009 – 41,267 miles
  • 2007 – 33,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,877 miles
    Test number
    166646981618
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail137,877 miles (+5,233)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,877 miles
    Test number
    423575344083
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,644 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,644 miles
    Test number
    676371169107
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail132,642 miles (+2,725)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,642 miles
    Test number
    710389647755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on suspension on lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass129,917 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,917 miles
    Test number
    737544226077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,915 miles (+3,609)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    420008396961
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass126,306 miles (+4,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,306 miles
    Test number
    671990246466
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,116 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,116 miles
    Test number
    819531851481
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four b/discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail122,111 miles (+8,201)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,111 miles
    Test number
    162247435983
    • DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached Steering wheel loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four b/discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,910 miles
    Test number
    485615376669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,910 miles (+7,536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,910 miles
    Test number
    333591423379
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass106,374 miles (+5,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,374 miles
    Test number
    884517825013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass100,559 miles (+6,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,559 miles
    Test number
    720308284259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass94,243 miles (+4,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,243 miles
    Test number
    619540622076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass89,522 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    298594977987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,169 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    669346258562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,653 miles
    Test number
    232726165262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail74,652 miles (+7,894)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    990039647294
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass66,758 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    575525694262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,757 miles (+8,917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    176353394209
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass57,840 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    425569283206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteClutch antislip missing
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and scored

  22. Fail57,840 miles (+6,025)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    858309383230
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteClutch antislip missing
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and scored

  23. Pass51,815 miles (+3,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    985226982081
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass48,289 miles (+3,004)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    149640381040
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s steering damper bush

  25. Pass45,285 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    541003800133
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteLight corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe at rear
    • NoteSlight wear in steering damper bush

  26. Fail45,275 miles (+4,008)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    193502700155
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteLight corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe at rear
    • NoteSlight wear in steering damper bush

  27. Pass41,267 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    244765809052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,357 miles (+5,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,357 miles
    Test number
    833661157309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass27,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    123733207095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 999 VXA

What vehicle is registration 999 VXA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 999 VXA on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2003. 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 999 VXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 999 VXA is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 999 VXA?
The MOT on 999 VXA is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 999 VXA done?
999 VXA was recorded at 137,877 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has 999 VXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 999 VXA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 999 VXA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 999 VXA find?
999 VXA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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