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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T308 XAXMOT history

T308 XAX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,139 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 XAX was last recorded at 129,139 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2011: 75,343 miles, lower than 705,022 miles on 31 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,064 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,075 miles
Average per year
3,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,139 miles
  • 2025 – 127,064 miles
  • 2024 – 124,174 miles
  • 2023 – 121,643 miles
  • 2022 – 118,782 miles
  • 2021 – 115,677 miles
  • 2020 – 112,587 miles
  • 2019 – 109,964 miles
  • 2018 – 106,196 miles
  • 2017 – 101,955 miles
  • 2016 – 97,857 miles
  • 2015 – 94,178 miles
  • 2014 – 90,279 miles
  • 2013 – 85,684 miles
  • 2012 – 80,730 miles
  • 2011 – 75,343 miles
  • 2010 – 705,022 miles
  • 2009 – 66,205 miles
  • 2008 – 63,479 miles
  • 2007 – 60,741 miles
  • 2006 – 58,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,139 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged front centre seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,139 miles (+2,075)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    797396053054
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged front centre seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,064 miles (+2,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,064 miles
    Test number
    400098409923
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,174 miles (+2,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    406653837408
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, pinion shaft has a slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass121,643 miles (+194)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    964478560630
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive including transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner hub seal is seeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but still operating correctly (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pinion shaft (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail121,449 miles (+2,667)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    169856660788
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pinion (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,782 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    893245908798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,677 miles (+3,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    968285728148
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,587 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,587 miles
    Test number
    951668047686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,964 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    499588444106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,960 miles (+3,764)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    586434178996
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass106,196 miles (+4,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,196 miles
    Test number
    279793323201
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass101,955 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,955 miles
    Test number
    875057346094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,857 miles
    Test number
    455158260965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Fail97,856 miles (+3,678)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    516185263407
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass94,178 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,178 miles
    Test number
    318955225288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,279 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    396423214413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,684 miles (+4,954)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    638370523241
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  18. Pass80,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    385898322440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,730 miles (+5,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    476588122256
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass75,343 miles (-629,679)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,343 miles
    Test number
    728112821244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass705,022 miles (+638,817)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    705,022 miles
    Test number
    330793740495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,205 miles (+2,726)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    861104749239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral rusting on underside of vehicle

  23. Pass63,479 miles (+2,738)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    461812338284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass60,741 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    312834837421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass58,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    194529126285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T308 XAX

Does T308 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T308 XAX is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T308 XAX?
The MOT on T308 XAX is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T308 XAX done?
T308 XAX was recorded at 129,139 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,565 miles a year.
Has T308 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 XAX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T308 XAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T308 XAX find?
T308 XAX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes worn; seat belt flexible stalk damaged front centre seat belt stalk.

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