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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T315 XAXMOT history

T315 XAX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,066 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T315 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T315 XAX was last recorded at 104,066 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2012: 80,588 miles, lower than 83,984 miles on 9 Mar 2011.

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
103,898 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
2,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,066 miles
  • 2025 – 103,898 miles
  • 2024 – 103,833 miles
  • 2022 – 103,689 miles
  • 2021 – 103,221 miles
  • 2020 – 102,002 miles
  • 2019 – 101,223 miles
  • 2018 – 100,802 miles
  • 2017 – 99,835 miles
  • 2016 – 98,378 miles
  • 2015 – 96,225 miles
  • 2014 – 92,752 miles
  • 2013 – 88,389 miles
  • 2012 – 80,588 miles
  • 2011 – 83,984 miles
  • 2010 – 80,375 miles
  • 2009 – 77,085 miles
  • 2008 – 72,275 miles
  • 2007 – 68,388 miles
  • 2006 – 61,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,066 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limits (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassisRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryWeep on swivel hubs

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,066 miles (+168)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    659336781893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limits (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryWeep on swivel hubs

  2. Pass103,898 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,898 miles
    Test number
    704959104539
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis

  3. Pass103,833 miles (+144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    465667860365
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySwivel hubs weeping
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  4. Pass103,689 miles (+468)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    717759448415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check all brake pads
    • AdvisoryWeep on steering box

  5. Pass103,221 miles (+1,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,221 miles
    Test number
    980208031142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis

  6. Pass102,002 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    161224932985
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limits at test (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRust to chassis and springs

  7. Fail102,002 miles (+779)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    372049088535
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limits at test (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRust to chassis and springs

  8. Pass101,223 miles (+421)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    654137450739
    • 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 nearing limits (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGattor on steering box arm leaking
    • AdvisoryRust to chassis

  9. Pass100,802 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    541004295581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail100,798 miles (+963)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    849858481278
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass99,835 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,835 miles
    Test number
    760739205007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail99,830 miles (+1,452)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    275039584270
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass98,378 miles (+2,153)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,378 miles
    Test number
    494604103407
    • AdvisoryFront Prop-shaft joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers worn
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass96,225 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    276881465074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail96,223 miles (+3,471)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,223 miles
    Test number
    186418055433
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass92,752 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    916138574093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front hub seals leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail92,751 miles (+4,362)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    516526974070
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front hub seals leaking
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass88,389 miles (+7,801)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,389 miles
    Test number
    207341073067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall perished

  19. Pass80,588 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    795482072066
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/f swivel hub seal

  20. Fail80,588 miles (-3,396)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    158519062007
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/f swivel hub seal

  21. Pass83,984 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    878238161031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail83,983 miles (+3,608)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,983 miles
    Test number
    505908861006
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass80,375 miles (+3,290)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,375 miles
    Test number
    322327660016
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak nearside front hub seal

  24. Pass77,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    651840479046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,085 miles (+4,810)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    712909369017
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass72,275 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    124581078404
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak nearside front hub seal

  27. Fail72,275 miles (+3,887)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    291721478092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak nearside front hub seal

  28. Pass68,388 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    733562277011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    821147266049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T315 XAX

Does T315 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T315 XAX is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T315 XAX?
The MOT on T315 XAX is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T315 XAX done?
T315 XAX was recorded at 104,066 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,155 miles a year.
Has T315 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T315 XAX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T315 XAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T315 XAX find?
T315 XAX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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