
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T940 XBXMOT history
T940 XBX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 194,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 194,781 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 22 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T940 XBX
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T940 XBX was last recorded at 194,781 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,785 miles · 16 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,996 miles
- Average per year
- 6,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,781 miles
- 2025 – 189,785 miles
- 2024 – 185,818 miles
- 2023 – 177,888 miles
- 2022 – 168,434 miles
- 2021 – 160,353 miles
- 2020 – 153,635 miles
- 2019 – 144,173 miles
- 2018 – 134,766 miles
- 2017 – 124,825 miles
- 2016 – 113,732 miles
- 2015 – 103,130 miles
- 2014 – 95,154 miles
- 2013 – 86,007 miles
- 2012 – 85,809 miles
- 2011 – 83,875 miles
- 2010 – 81,938 miles
- 2009 – 79,369 miles
- 2008 – 77,380 miles
- 2007 – 73,771 miles
- 2006 – 68,269 miles
- 2005 – 61,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2015–2018
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ON SCREEN
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,781 miles (+4,996)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 194,781 miles
- Test number
- 187505946744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass189,785 miles (+3,967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 189,785 miles
- Test number
- 813596356705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass185,818 miles (+7,930)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 185,818 miles
- Test number
- 317337464769
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,888 miles (+9,454)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 177,888 miles
- Test number
- 659969852236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass168,434 miles (+8,081)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 168,434 miles
- Test number
- 265202773767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,353 miles (+28)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 160,353 miles
- Test number
- 296740770714
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ON SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX WEEPING (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS/BODY RAIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail160,325 miles (+6,690)1 dangerous8 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,325 miles
- Test number
- 560070965910
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim not tested HEADLAMP INSECURE (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure SECURING RING CORRODED AWAY (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering component insecure STEERING BOX DROP ARM LOOSE (2.1.5 (d) (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ON SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX WEEPING (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS/BODY RAIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass153,635 miles (+9,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 153,635 miles
- Test number
- 703190932198
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,173 miles
- Test number
- 610695781612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,173 miles (+9,407)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,173 miles
- Test number
- 937796109742
- DangerousCentral Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush worn
Pass134,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,766 miles
- Test number
- 169685082487
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 389376200631
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (3.5.1g)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Various places as marked. (6.6.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass124,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 124,825 miles
- Test number
- 782004570452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,825 miles (+11,093)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,825 miles
- Test number
- 632071572984
- DangerousOffside Rear 1/2 Shaft Driveshaft insecure loose.
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in tie rod area as marked (6.1.A.1)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis x 2 bump stops missing (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Of the vehicle X2 as marked. (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryThe Vehicle in need of a full service!
Pass113,732 miles (+10,602)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 113,732 miles
- Test number
- 568579450906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 103,130 miles
- Test number
- 639822525165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,130 miles (+7,976)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,130 miles
- Test number
- 717059415180
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Fail95,154 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,154 miles
- Test number
- 129663904206
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass95,154 miles (+9,147)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 95,154 miles
- Test number
- 617003804238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,007 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 86,007 miles
- Test number
- 357197323499
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteMiddle x member corroded
- NoteMiddle x member corroded and holed not affectng strenth near body mounts and suspension mounts
Fail86,006 miles (+197)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,006 miles
- Test number
- 306396123256
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteMiddle x member corroded
- NoteWipers dont park
Pass85,809 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,809 miles
- Test number
- 539194612383
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
- NoteSmall cut on sidewall of o/s/f tyre
- NoteUnderside heavily undersealed
Fail85,809 miles (+1,934)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,809 miles
- Test number
- 697364412303
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
- NoteSmall cut on sidewall of o/s/f tyre
- NoteUnderside heavily undersealed
Pass83,875 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 83,875 miles
- Test number
- 228110781248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,938 miles (+2,569)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 81,938 miles
- Test number
- 824534580210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,369 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 79,369 miles
- Test number
- 762444039221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,380 miles6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 122883158299
- Repaired at testCentre Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass77,380 miles (+3,609)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 233763458201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,771 miles (+5,502)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 73,771 miles
- Test number
- 984319847290
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass68,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 68,269 miles
- Test number
- 504772146297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,269 miles (+6,389)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,269 miles
- Test number
- 710262446248
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass61,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 61,880 miles
- Test number
- 370271305318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T940 XBX
- Does T940 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T940 XBX is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T940 XBX?
- The MOT on T940 XBX is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T940 XBX done?
- T940 XBX was recorded at 194,781 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 6,338 miles a year.
- Has T940 XBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T940 XBX has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on T940 XBX 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 T940 XBX find?
- T940 XBX passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front coil spring corroded.
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