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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X16 DEFMOT history

X16 DEF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

X16 DEF white 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 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
117,845 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 DEF was last recorded at 117,845 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 2,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2010: 69,185 miles, lower than 646,292 miles on 20 Aug 2009.

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
115,215 miles · 13 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,630 miles
Average per year
3,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,845 miles
  • 2024 – 115,215 miles
  • 2023 – 113,764 miles
  • 2022 – 113,172 miles
  • 2021 – 111,581 miles
  • 2020 – 108,365 miles
  • 2019 – 107,350 miles
  • 2018 – 104,481 miles
  • 2017 – 98,712 miles
  • 2016 – 97,735 miles
  • 2015 – 95,064 miles
  • 2014 – 91,699 miles
  • 2013 – 85,538 miles
  • 2012 – 81,723 miles
  • 2011 – 75,608 miles
  • 2010 – 69,185 miles
  • 2009 – 646,292 miles
  • 2008 – 64,564 miles
  • 2006 – 60,518 miles
  • 2005 – 53,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,845 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,845 miles (+2,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,845 miles
    Test number
    311194995471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,215 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    455330499378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,764 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,764 miles
    Test number
    604009678958
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,172 miles (+1,591)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,172 miles
    Test number
    655711793095
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,581 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    151675508477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,365 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    432307030437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,350 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,350 miles
    Test number
    943049259302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,481 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,481 miles
    Test number
    653174763530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,712 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,712 miles
    Test number
    544222177277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,735 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,735 miles
    Test number
    444374260161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,064 miles
    Test number
    767265919738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail950,647 miles (+858,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    950,647 miles
    Test number
    157361402883
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass91,699 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,699 miles
    Test number
    676124804297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,694 miles (+6,156)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    729662504212
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass85,538 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,538 miles
    Test number
    395121063163
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail85,527 miles (+3,804)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,527 miles
    Test number
    215097753142
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass81,723 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    275532702243
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight wear at offside rear radius arm bush

  18. Fail81,723 miles (+6,115)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    545842602239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight wear at offside rear radius arm bush

  19. Pass75,608 miles (+6,423)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    398584111262
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  20. Pass69,185 miles (-577,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,185 miles
    Test number
    484905100221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass646,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    646,292 miles
    Test number
    911922539250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail646,292 miles (+581,728)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    646,292 miles
    Test number
    610312339233
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass64,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    994129518206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail64,564 miles (+4,046)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    950660818209
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass60,518 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,518 miles
    Test number
    320745136377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,511 miles (+6,599)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,511 miles
    Test number
    221813536320
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass53,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    820715715323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 DEF

Does X16 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X16 DEF expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X16 DEF?
The MOT on X16 DEF expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X16 DEF done?
X16 DEF was recorded at 117,845 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 3,255 miles a year.
Has X16 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 DEF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on X16 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X16 DEF find?
X16 DEF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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