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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T278 XASMOT history

T278 XAS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2023
Mileage
139,850 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 XAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 XAS was last recorded at 139,850 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,834 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,850 miles
  • 2021 – 139,249 miles
  • 2020 – 138,463 miles
  • 2019 – 138,055 miles
  • 2018 – 137,379 miles
  • 2017 – 137,294 miles
  • 2016 – 137,040 miles
  • 2014 – 133,579 miles
  • 2011 – 133,557 miles
  • 2010 – 127,733 miles
  • 2009 – 122,720 miles
  • 2008 – 121,953 miles
  • 2007 – 109,516 miles
  • 2006 – 96,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front steering damper bush has some play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but still works

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,850 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,850 miles
    Test number
    215257370826
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,834 miles (+585)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,834 miles
    Test number
    574120284821
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,249 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,249 miles
    Test number
    153175623841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,463 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,463 miles
    Test number
    557288992986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,055 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,055 miles
    Test number
    708017227684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,037 miles (+658)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,037 miles
    Test number
    728660880081
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking at filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front and centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front and centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking nearside front (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass137,379 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,379 miles
    Test number
    263685210751
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush has some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but still works

  8. Fail137,366 miles (+72)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,366 miles
    Test number
    804495133184
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush has some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but still works

  9. Pass137,294 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,294 miles
    Test number
    605468679887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged yet holds and releases correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail137,290 miles (+250)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,290 miles
    Test number
    174632192966
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged yet holds and releases correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass137,040 miles (+3,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,040 miles
    Test number
    644353652615
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass133,579 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,579 miles
    Test number
    666768454354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,557 miles (+5,824)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,557 miles
    Test number
    517148031015
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass127,733 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,733 miles
    Test number
    944035220061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,720 miles (+767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    122,720 miles
    Test number
    650772849048
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass121,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    364947708125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail121,953 miles (+12,437)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    213945408132
    • FailureCentre Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass109,516 miles (+12,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    109,516 miles
    Test number
    943234497036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass96,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    96,952 miles
    Test number
    152881786415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 XAS

Does T278 XAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 XAS expired on 13 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 XAS?
The MOT on T278 XAS expired on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 XAS done?
T278 XAS was recorded at 139,850 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 2,706 miles a year.
Has T278 XAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 XAS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T278 XAS 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 T278 XAS find?
T278 XAS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: offside seat belt slightly damaged.

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