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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R331 XOVMOT history

R331 XOV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 208,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

R331 XOV 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
208,228 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 XOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 XOV was last recorded at 208,228 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,218 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,228 miles
  • 2025 – 208,074 miles
  • 2024 – 206,238 miles
  • 2023 – 200,993 miles
  • 2022 – 195,863 miles
  • 2018 – 194,321 miles
  • 2017 – 191,285 miles
  • 2016 – 188,404 miles
  • 2015 – 183,848 miles
  • 2014 – 180,582 miles
  • 2010 – 176,522 miles
  • 2009 – 169,351 miles
  • 2008 – 161,164 miles
  • 2007 – 153,807 miles
  • 2006 – 14,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,228 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play UJ

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,228 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    208,228 miles
    Test number
    269303649154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail208,218 miles (+144)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,218 miles
    Test number
    617947627029
    • MajorFront Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass208,074 miles (+1,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    208,074 miles
    Test number
    946209871132
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass206,238 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    206,238 miles
    Test number
    673858491539
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail206,234 miles (+5,241)3 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,234 miles
    Test number
    119491401985
    • DangerousCentral Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability top bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass200,993 miles (+5,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    200,993 miles
    Test number
    906748812304
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass195,863 miles (+1,542)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    195,863 miles
    Test number
    100788898692
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass194,321 miles (+48)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    194,321 miles
    Test number
    801133871707
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play UJ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail194,273 miles (+2,988)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,273 miles
    Test number
    359773151953
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering damper track rod end (2.1.3 (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))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play UJ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass191,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    191,285 miles
    Test number
    399546999919
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail191,285 miles (+2,881)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,285 miles
    Test number
    543734718844
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass188,404 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    188,404 miles
    Test number
    836152674802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass183,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    183,848 miles
    Test number
    959304255174
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Fail183,848 miles (+3,266)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,848 miles
    Test number
    897527745198
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass180,582 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    180,582 miles
    Test number
    269344744155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail180,582 miles (+4,060)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,582 miles
    Test number
    399344444192
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass176,522 miles (+7,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    176,522 miles
    Test number
    900653850224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass169,351 miles (+8,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    169,351 miles
    Test number
    584026009130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass161,164 miles (+7,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    161,164 miles
    Test number
    670070418168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass153,807 miles (+139,408)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    153,807 miles
    Test number
    213997437072
    • NotePlay in nearside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in front uj on prop

  21. Pass14,399 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,399 miles
    Test number
    892472966087
    • NoteFront Dif offside showing signs of leaking †Exaust Emission on limit

Questions about R331 XOV

Does R331 XOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 XOV is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 XOV?
The MOT on R331 XOV is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 XOV done?
R331 XOV was recorded at 208,228 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 9,568 miles a year.
Has R331 XOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 XOV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R331 XOV 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 R331 XOV find?
R331 XOV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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