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Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X10 HCLMOT history

X10 HCL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

X10 HCL grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
163,038 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X10 HCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X10 HCL was last recorded at 163,038 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,037 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,038 miles
  • 2024 – 161,202 miles
  • 2023 – 158,683 miles
  • 2022 – 148,538 miles
  • 2021 – 134,251 miles
  • 2019 – 118,323 miles
  • 2018 – 114,373 miles
  • 2017 – 108,247 miles
  • 2016 – 103,976 miles
  • 2014 – 93,294 miles
  • 2013 – 92,113 miles
  • 2012 – 87,000 miles
  • 2011 – 80,084 miles
  • 2010 – 75,316 miles
  • 2009 – 57,118 miles
  • 2008 – 53,629 miles
  • 2006 – 48,533 miles
  • 2005 – 41,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,038 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,038 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    163,038 miles
    Test number
    507949930497
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail163,037 miles (+1,835)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,037 miles
    Test number
    590029466524
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass161,202 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,202 miles
    Test number
    589602880213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,683 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,683 miles
    Test number
    166082769285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,663 miles (+10,125)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,663 miles
    Test number
    160688757046
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass148,538 miles (+444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,538 miles
    Test number
    216088538632
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail148,094 miles (+13,843)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    341615439091
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges both cables to winch (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass134,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,251 miles
    Test number
    560665601021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Catching road spring (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  9. Fail134,251 miles (+15,928)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,251 miles
    Test number
    796776944975
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Catching road spring (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  10. Pass118,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    535220690882
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail118,323 miles (+3,950)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    672831663040
    • DangerousRear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass114,373 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,373 miles
    Test number
    230588389668
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  13. Fail114,371 miles (+6,124)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,371 miles
    Test number
    424718224983
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush on arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush on arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  14. Pass108,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    401615280580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully see brakes recommend inspection
  15. Fail108,247 miles (+4,271)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    880928796618
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rain (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully see brakes recommend inspection
  16. Pass103,976 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    803037625882
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box chassis mounting spacer has been cut but not considered enough to affect steering box stability
  17. Fail103,966 miles (+10,672)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,966 miles
    Test number
    152835346366
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box chassis mounting spacer has been cut but not considered enough to affect steering box stability
  18. Pass93,294 miles (+37)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    279345724386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise center cross beam on the off sdie rear is corroded
    • NoteAdvise front bumper bolts are loose
    • NoteAdvise off side front swivel joint is leaking
  19. Fail93,257 miles (+1,144)4 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,257 miles
    Test number
    508156394294
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAdvise front bumper bolts loose
  20. Pass92,113 miles (+87)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    536881193202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail92,026 miles (+5,026)1 dangerous11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    388562483252
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass87,000 miles (+6,916)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    628294452226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside steering ball slight wear
  23. Pass80,084 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    175976361210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,316 miles (+18,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    471563200479
    • NoteRear tow bar as been removed at time off test
  25. Pass57,118 miles (+3,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    831902629189
    • NotePropshaft component defective
  26. Pass53,629 miles (+5,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    203157628468
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  27. Pass48,533 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,533 miles
    Test number
    890434906362
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking in tread, offside rear tyre cracking in tread just legal, play in rear diff mounts
  28. Fail48,523 miles (+6,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,523 miles
    Test number
    154793406397
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  29. Pass41,827 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,827 miles
    Test number
    734583235374
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteSlight play rear axle mounts
  30. Fail41,817 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    981029925340
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering damper bush

Questions about X10 HCL

Does X10 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X10 HCL expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X10 HCL?
The MOT on X10 HCL expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X10 HCL done?
X10 HCL was recorded at 163,038 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 6,125 miles a year.
Has X10 HCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X10 HCL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X10 HCL 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 X10 HCL find?
X10 HCL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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