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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

FXG 2MOT history

FXG 2 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

FXG 2 black 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,724 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FXG 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FXG 2 was last recorded at 145,724 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,614 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,724 miles
  • 2024 – 145,614 miles
  • 2023 – 145,522 miles
  • 2022 – 141,597 miles
  • 2021 – 135,355 miles
  • 2020 – 131,873 miles
  • 2019 – 126,212 miles
  • 2018 – 120,293 miles
  • 2017 – 109,557 miles
  • 2016 – 102,969 miles
  • 2015 – 96,574 miles
  • 2014 – 89,461 miles
  • 2013 – 85,542 miles
  • 2012 – 79,797 miles
  • 2011 – 74,655 miles
  • 2010 – 69,711 miles
  • 2009 – 62,861 miles
  • 2008 – 39,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,724 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,724 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,724 miles
    Test number
    264483176847
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,614 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,614 miles
    Test number
    813265023361
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,522 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,522 miles
    Test number
    679597799424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,597 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,597 miles
    Test number
    220469304949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,355 miles (+101)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    446649524354
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail135,254 miles (+3,381)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,254 miles
    Test number
    716488422587
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from reservoir to joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,873 miles (+5,661)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,873 miles
    Test number
    225644628566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,212 miles (+5,919)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,212 miles
    Test number
    701221297951
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,293 miles (+10,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,293 miles
    Test number
    710251266606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing signs of corrosion

  10. Pass109,557 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,557 miles
    Test number
    343866639796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,504 miles (+6,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    669113276489
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  12. Pass102,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,969 miles
    Test number
    936173273632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Fail102,969 miles (+6,395)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,969 miles
    Test number
    380010771265
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  14. Pass96,574 miles (+93)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    690587595116
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking grease
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall,not reached ply or cords
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc pitted

  15. Fail96,481 miles (+7,020)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,481 miles
    Test number
    921770401511
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking grease
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall,not reached ply or cords
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc pitted

  16. Pass89,461 miles (+3,919)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    365519434497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f bottom trunion slight play
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f hub seals leaking oil

  17. Pass85,542 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    558224933272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,797 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    237900052217
    • NoteAll tyres slightly cracking
    • NoteCut in n/s rear tyre wall
    • NoteFront and rear diffs leaking
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc slightly pitting

  19. Fail79,797 miles (+5,142)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    225280152298
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly cracking
    • NoteCut in n/s rear tyre wall
    • NoteFront and rear diffs leaking
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc slightly pitting

  20. Pass74,655 miles (+4,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    178204261256
    • NoteAll tyres slightly cracking on the walls

  21. Pass69,711 miles (+6,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,711 miles
    Test number
    721246660257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    382746499422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,860 miles (+9,306)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    571116699276
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass53,554 miles (+13,803)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,554 miles
    Test number
    933147299030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,751 miles
    Test number
    442412228087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,751 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,751 miles
    Test number
    674671128031
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about FXG 2

What vehicle is registration FXG 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FXG 2 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 2005. 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 FXG 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FXG 2 is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on FXG 2?
The MOT on FXG 2 is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FXG 2 done?
FXG 2 was recorded at 145,724 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has FXG 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FXG 2 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on FXG 2 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 FXG 2 find?
FXG 2 passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four.

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