
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
J9 XEWMOT history
J9 XEW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 90,959 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 XEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 XEW was last recorded at 90,959 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,948 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 3,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 90,959 miles
- 2023 – 89,423 miles
- 2022 – 87,009 miles
- 2021 – 85,749 miles
- 2020 – 83,606 miles
- 2019 – 78,102 miles
- 2018 – 76,890 miles
- 2017 – 74,726 miles
- 2016 – 72,140 miles
- 2015 – 69,322 miles
- 2014 – 66,624 miles
- 2013 – 63,657 miles
- 2012 – 55,284 miles
- 2011 – 44,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront spheres leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Hub seal damp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,959 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,959 miles
- Test number
- 656896490878
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront spheres leaking
- AdvisoryRear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail90,948 miles (+1,525)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,948 miles
- Test number
- 184530849848
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively contaminating the brake pad and disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront spheres leaking
- AdvisoryRear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass89,423 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 89,423 miles
- Test number
- 578280189187
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,409 miles (+2,400)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,409 miles
- Test number
- 241009400309
- MajorCentral Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass87,009 miles (+1,260)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 87,009 miles
- Test number
- 891694690563
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox / transfer box damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal damp /oil
- AdvisoryRev light not working
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box damp
- AdvisoryUnder body waxed oil / corroded
Pass85,749 miles (+115)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 85,749 miles
- Test number
- 249038009144
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded but part covered wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower part corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrossion and wax oiled in parts
Fail85,634 miles (+2,028)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,634 miles
- Test number
- 482629730579
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged Outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded but part covered wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower part corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrossion and wax oiled in parts
Pass83,606 miles (+5,504)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,606 miles
- Test number
- 931867934567
- AdvisoryExhaust joint corroded (centre to rear)
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion but not holed
Pass78,102 miles (+1,212)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,102 miles
- Test number
- 909034858383
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease making them difficult to access
- AdvisoryAll springs corroded
Pass76,890 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 76,890 miles
- Test number
- 435298248520
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip b zone, in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack, offside of screen,by A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded/pitted/greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle offside and nearside pipes corroded/pitted/greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle, stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail76,889 miles (+2,163)2 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,889 miles
- Test number
- 864448176868
- MajorHorn not working switch faulty (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not secure (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends,and smearing slightly. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip b zone, in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack, offside of screen,by A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded/pitted/greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle offside and nearside pipes corroded/pitted/greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle, stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,726 miles (+2,586)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,726 miles
- Test number
- 126380056973
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chi and crack x 2 areas (8.3.1d)
Pass72,140 miles (+22)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 72,140 miles
- Test number
- 195648337170
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage out side zones.
Fail72,118 miles (+2,796)4 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,118 miles
- Test number
- 303550607793
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub shaft seal leaking. (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryLower Steering box has a slight oil leak seal. (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage out side zones.
Pass69,322 miles (+22)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 69,322 miles
- Test number
- 326223025418
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll brake pipes heavily greased
Fail69,300 miles (+2,676)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,300 miles
- Test number
- 477296815227
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll brake pipes heavily greased
Pass66,624 miles (+2,967)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 66,624 miles
- Test number
- 205736734254
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,657 miles (+29)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,657 miles
- Test number
- 206071003238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail63,628 miles (+8,344)1 dangerous3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,628 miles
- Test number
- 195765593103
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,284 miles (+10,723)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 55,284 miles
- Test number
- 979151292148
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteN/s wiper blade split
Pass44,561 miles (+2,180)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,561 miles
- Test number
- 965924911239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,381 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,381 miles
- Test number
- 905499851017
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Questions about J9 XEW
- Does J9 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J9 XEW expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J9 XEW?
- The MOT on J9 XEW expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J9 XEW done?
- J9 XEW was recorded at 90,959 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
- Has J9 XEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 XEW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on J9 XEW 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 J9 XEW find?
- J9 XEW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive diff; front spheres leaking; rear upper vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis.
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