Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc
G147 XJBMOT history
G147 XJB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Sept 1989. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 115,374 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G147 XJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 10 Sept 1989
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
G147 XJB was last recorded at 115,374 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jan 2010: 96,136 miles, lower than 96,146 miles on 16 Jun 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 115,364 miles · 4 Jan 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 1,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 115,374 miles
- 2020 – 115,364 miles
- 2019 – 115,346 miles
- 2018 – 112,946 miles
- 2013 – 112,607 miles
- 2012 – 108,632 miles
- 2011 – 105,315 miles
- 2010 – 96,136 miles
- 2007 – 96,146 miles
- 2005 – 96,136 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,374 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 115,374 miles
- Test number
- 161194842804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,364 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,364 miles
- Test number
- 978849366464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,346 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 115,346 miles
- Test number
- 260036959914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,946 miles (+339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 112,946 miles
- Test number
- 154643462665
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass112,607 miles (+171)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 112,607 miles
- Test number
- 446090753327
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNo passenger seat belts fitted at time of test
- NoteNo passenger seats fitted at time of test
- NoteRear crossmember slightly corroded
Fail112,436 miles (+147)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,436 miles
- Test number
- 198017633349
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear crossmember slightly corroded
Fail112,289 miles (+3,657)11 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,289 miles
- Test number
- 248120623383
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteRear crossmember corroded
Pass108,632 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 108,632 miles
- Test number
- 356841132193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,315 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 105,315 miles
- Test number
- 268385301002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,306 miles (+9,170)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,306 miles
- Test number
- 815424401027
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,136 miles (-10)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 96,136 miles
- Test number
- 262382310021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,146 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 96,146 miles
- Test number
- 952977767157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,136 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,136 miles
- Test number
- 400538757124
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass96,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 96,136 miles
- Test number
- 274610255370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G147 XJB
- Does G147 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on G147 XJB expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on G147 XJB?
- The MOT on G147 XJB expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has G147 XJB done?
- G147 XJB was recorded at 115,374 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 1,179 miles a year.
- Has G147 XJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G147 XJB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2013.
- Has the mileage on G147 XJB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G147 XJB find?
- G147 XJB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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