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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

X17 DEFMOT history

X17 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 68,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

X17 DEF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
68,058 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 DEF was last recorded at 68,058 miles on 2 May 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,604 miles · 25 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
2,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,058 miles
  • 2023 – 67,604 miles
  • 2022 – 66,884 miles
  • 2020 – 65,872 miles
  • 2019 – 61,987 miles
  • 2018 – 57,758 miles
  • 2016 – 46,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,058 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,058 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,058 miles
    Test number
    330276792281
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed
  2. Pass67,604 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    555364299730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,884 miles (+1,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,884 miles
    Test number
    483960823539
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass65,872 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,872 miles
    Test number
    491184226412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,987 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    176810491838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    690428330911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,758 miles (+11,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    315115046226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  8. Pass46,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    192379275742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 DEF

Does X17 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 DEF is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 DEF?
The MOT on X17 DEF is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 DEF done?
X17 DEF was recorded at 68,058 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
Has X17 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 DEF has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on X17 DEF 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 X17 DEF find?
X17 DEF passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 advisory: under body under sealed.

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