Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R385 XOVMOT history
R385 XOV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,983 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 171,983 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R385 XOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 15 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R385 XOV was last recorded at 171,983 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,547 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,436 miles
- Average per year
- 3,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,983 miles
- 2025 – 170,547 miles
- 2024 – 169,346 miles
- 2023 – 167,969 miles
- 2022 – 166,325 miles
- 2021 – 164,087 miles
- 2020 – 163,246 miles
- 2019 – 162,081 miles
- 2018 – 160,586 miles
- 2017 – 159,245 miles
- 2016 – 157,944 miles
- 2015 – 156,297 miles
- 2014 – 154,629 miles
- 2013 – 149,833 miles
- 2012 – 144,378 miles
- 2011 – 139,791 miles
- 2010 – 135,424 miles
- 2009 – 129,276 miles
- 2008 – 122,866 miles
- 2007 – 115,714 miles
- 2006 – 109,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,983 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Bearing a little noisy as well (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Gnarly looking cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both belts a little scuffed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySunvisor will not fold away
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.
Sun visor will not fold away
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Outer belts scuffed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into hoses corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,983 miles (+1,436)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 171,983 miles
- Test number
- 332611790464
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Bearing a little noisy as well (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Gnarly looking cracks in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both belts a little scuffed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySunvisor will not fold away
Pass170,547 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 170,547 miles
- Test number
- 610803390420
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight play aswell (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nasty looking cracks inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both belt webbings scuffed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySun visor will not fold away
Fail170,547 miles (+1,201)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,547 miles
- Test number
- 519638894780
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight play aswell (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nasty looking cracks inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both belt webbings scuffed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySun visor will not fold away
Pass169,346 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 169,346 miles
- Test number
- 542889407764
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Outer belts scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySun visor will not fold away
Fail169,346 miles (+1,377)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,346 miles
- Test number
- 855462478432
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Outer belts scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySun visor will not fold away
Pass167,969 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 167,969 miles
- Test number
- 704369699919
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Outer belt webbings scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySun visor will not fold away
Fail167,969 miles (+1,644)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,969 miles
- Test number
- 205439951370
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Outer belt webbings scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySun visor will not fold away
Pass166,325 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 166,325 miles
- Test number
- 948290622639
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens faded (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer belts scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySunvisor will not stow away
Fail166,325 miles (+2,238)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,325 miles
- Test number
- 399039268698
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens faded (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes into hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer belts scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySunvisor will not stow away
Pass164,087 miles (+841)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 164,087 miles
- Test number
- 176189999706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass163,246 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 163,246 miles
- Test number
- 881233486818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,081 miles (+1,495)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 162,081 miles
- Test number
- 888772319528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,586 miles (+1,341)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 160,586 miles
- Test number
- 183511053940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,245 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 159,245 miles
- Test number
- 137225892337
- AdvisoryFront hubs slight play
Pass157,944 miles (+1,647)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 157,944 miles
- Test number
- 947384208418
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
- AdvisoryOil leak from front tractor seals
- AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass156,297 miles (+1,668)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 156,297 miles
- Test number
- 625734005291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,629 miles (+4,796)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 154,629 miles
- Test number
- 328570714214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,833 miles (+5,455)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 149,833 miles
- Test number
- 259630903270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,378 miles (+4,587)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 144,378 miles
- Test number
- 615235692177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,791 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 139,791 miles
- Test number
- 897934201218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass135,424 miles (+6,148)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 135,424 miles
- Test number
- 751342300221
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteHandbrake lever long travel
- NoteN/s/f tracktor joint damp
Pass129,276 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 129,276 miles
- Test number
- 392631109477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,096 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,096 miles
- Test number
- 250398899133
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHandbrake lever travel high
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 504335308223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,866 miles (+7,152)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,866 miles
- Test number
- 823053208254
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
- NoteFornt rover cover gaskat leaking
Pass115,714 miles (+5,876)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 115,714 miles
- Test number
- 393601307484
- NoteRear disc worn
- NoteWet when tested
Pass109,838 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 109,838 miles
- Test number
- 420326406250
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail109,838 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,838 miles
- Test number
- 502376406287
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about R385 XOV
- Does R385 XOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 XOV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R385 XOV?
- The MOT on R385 XOV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R385 XOV done?
- R385 XOV was recorded at 171,983 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
- Has R385 XOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R385 XOV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R385 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 R385 XOV find?
- R385 XOV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing has slight play bearing a little noisy as well, and 5 more.
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