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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1984 · 2,496 cc

A14 XWSMOT history

A14 XWS is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 226,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
226,783 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 XWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 XWS was last recorded at 226,783 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 14,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,245 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
14,538 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 226,783 miles
  • 2022 – 212,245 miles
  • 2021 – 210,577 miles
  • 2019 – 204,575 miles
  • 2018 – 203,950 miles
  • 2017 – 195,127 miles
  • 2015 – 185,282 miles
  • 2014 – 181,669 miles
  • 2013 – 178,639 miles
  • 2012 – 175,248 miles
  • 2011 – 172,499 miles
  • 2010 – 172,061 miles
  • 2009 – 171,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,783 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,783 miles (+14,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    226,783 miles
    Test number
    416801346641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,245 miles (+1,668)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    212,245 miles
    Test number
    262942663309
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass210,577 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    210,577 miles
    Test number
    923569381952
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass204,575 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    204,575 miles
    Test number
    587321430652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail204,548 miles (+598)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,548 miles
    Test number
    803164957405
    • DangerousOffside Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass203,950 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    203,950 miles
    Test number
    972220687731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,127 miles (+9,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    195,127 miles
    Test number
    999374112690
    • AdvisorySlight diesal leak

  8. Pass185,282 miles (+3,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    185,282 miles
    Test number
    552674099164
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe

  9. Pass181,669 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    181,669 miles
    Test number
    537405734323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail181,667 miles (+3,028)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,667 miles
    Test number
    585854124349
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  11. Pass178,639 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    178,639 miles
    Test number
    209643743392
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamps not a matching pair (n/s halogen, o/s sealed beam)

  12. Fail178,637 miles (+3,389)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,637 miles
    Test number
    145629433315
    • FailureFront Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamps not a matching pair (n/s halogen, o/s sealed beam)

  13. Pass175,248 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    175,248 miles
    Test number
    728755342340
    • NoteUnderside rusty

  14. Fail175,245 miles (+2,746)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,245 miles
    Test number
    415251442325
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHeadlamps not a matched pair, one halogen and one sealed beam
    • NoteSlight leak on offside front hub seal
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  15. Pass172,499 miles (+438)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    172,499 miles
    Test number
    496682441301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDRIVERS SEAT BASE SLIGHTLY LOOSE
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HUB LEAKING
    • NoteVARIOUS BODY PANNELS DAMAGED
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  16. Pass172,061 miles (+944)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    172,061 miles
    Test number
    664528420337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSTEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT LEAK
    • NoteWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

  17. Pass171,117 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    171,117 miles
    Test number
    944186049366
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteVARIOUS BODY PANNELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • NoteWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

  18. Fail171,105 miles7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,105 miles
    Test number
    154838839333
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteVARIOUS BODY PANNELS DAMAGED AND REAR DOOR MISSING
    • NoteWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Questions about A14 XWS

Does A14 XWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A14 XWS expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A14 XWS?
The MOT on A14 XWS expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A14 XWS done?
A14 XWS was recorded at 226,783 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has A14 XWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 XWS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on A14 XWS 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 A14 XWS find?
A14 XWS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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