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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T3 XKEMOT history

T3 XKE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,416 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 XKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 XKE was last recorded at 159,416 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 4,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,851 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,565 miles
Average per year
6,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,416 miles
  • 2024 – 154,851 miles
  • 2023 – 148,653 miles
  • 2022 – 140,055 miles
  • 2021 – 130,425 miles
  • 2020 – 118,602 miles
  • 2019 – 110,548 miles
  • 2017 – 106,922 miles
  • 2016 – 97,165 miles
  • 2014 – 81,398 miles
  • 2013 – 81,315 miles
  • 2011 – 74,403 miles
  • 2010 – 70,311 miles
  • 2009 – 68,122 miles
  • 2008 – 62,745 miles
  • 2007 – 49,741 miles
  • 2006 – 35,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,416 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,416 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,416 miles
    Test number
    715747754858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,851 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,851 miles
    Test number
    578398750833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,653 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    604973484883
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,651 miles (+8,596)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,651 miles
    Test number
    972118716734
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,055 miles (+9,630)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,055 miles
    Test number
    173965306082
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,425 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,425 miles
    Test number
    137146620369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,319 miles (+11,717)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,319 miles
    Test number
    850924075363
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    821417976937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,602 miles (+8,054)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    588416420578
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,548 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    684479459936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,535 miles (+3,613)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,535 miles
    Test number
    881492879312
    • DangerousNearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability swivl bearings (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability bearings (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,922 miles (+9,757)2 dangerous26 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,922 miles
    Test number
    252924000396
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  13. Pass97,165 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    330339143940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,162 miles (+15,764)21 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    919479161919
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play back (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass81,398 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    618346064224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Fail81,315 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    135559633091
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass81,315 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    499549233048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,403 miles
    Test number
    926337101327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,403 miles (+4,092)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,403 miles
    Test number
    458024301485
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Fail70,311 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    323913390476
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass70,311 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    751113690227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,122 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,122 miles
    Test number
    190605489222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    372831388252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,745 miles (+13,004)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    311387978423
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass49,741 miles (+14,448)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,741 miles
    Test number
    923682737254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    112157126259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,293 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    943177626285
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T3 XKE

Does T3 XKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 XKE is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 XKE?
The MOT on T3 XKE is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 XKE done?
T3 XKE was recorded at 159,416 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,462 miles a year.
Has T3 XKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 XKE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 XKE 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 T3 XKE find?
T3 XKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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