
Land Rover Defender
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.
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.
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))
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))
Pass161,202 miles (+2,519)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 161,202 miles
- Test number
- 589602880213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,683 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 158,683 miles
- Test number
- 166082769285
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
Pass80,084 miles (+4,768)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 80,084 miles
- Test number
- 175976361210
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass57,118 miles (+3,489)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 57,118 miles
- Test number
- 831902629189
- NotePropshaft component defective
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)
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
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)
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
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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