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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

X18 AJSMOT history

X18 AJS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

X18 AJS silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,124 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 AJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 AJS was last recorded at 94,124 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,111 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,124 miles
  • 2025 – 87,521 miles
  • 2024 – 78,602 miles
  • 2023 – 69,648 miles
  • 2022 – 62,549 miles
  • 2021 – 52,249 miles
  • 2020 – 47,775 miles
  • 2019 – 43,902 miles
  • 2018 – 39,478 miles
  • 2017 – 36,044 miles
  • 2016 – 32,081 miles
  • 2015 – 26,939 miles
  • 2014 – 21,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,124 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake bind, over heated disc.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both side steps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,124 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,124 miles
    Test number
    572375745717
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake bind, over heated disc.

  2. Fail94,111 miles (+6,590)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    976351807101
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake bind, over heated disc.
    • AdvisoryViewing limited, mud etc

  3. Pass87,521 miles (+8,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    190820360591
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    973262428285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail78,602 miles (+8,954)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    416065272454
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,648 miles
    Test number
    268665043415
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,648 miles (+7,099)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,648 miles
    Test number
    291241492039
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    418086554379
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  9. Fail62,549 miles (+10,300)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    291273288291
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  10. Pass52,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    760731017262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,249 miles (+4,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    806730937553
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass47,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    414092474878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail47,775 miles (+3,873)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    251593959307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass43,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    741952859161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,902 miles (+4,424)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    561630465783
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass39,478 miles (+3,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,478 miles
    Test number
    428517863419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass36,044 miles (+3,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,044 miles
    Test number
    365300951927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres feathering
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damp

  18. Pass32,081 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    936485270871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,939 miles (+5,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,939 miles
    Test number
    849678715173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass21,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,391 miles
    Test number
    765710984212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 AJS

Does X18 AJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 AJS is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 AJS?
The MOT on X18 AJS is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 AJS done?
X18 AJS was recorded at 94,124 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,291 miles a year.
Has X18 AJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 AJS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 AJS 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 X18 AJS find?
X18 AJS passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward joint; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake bind, over heated disc..

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