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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X18 DEFMOT history

X18 DEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

X18 DEF blue 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,470 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 DEF was last recorded at 147,470 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,991 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,470 miles
  • 2025 – 145,991 miles
  • 2024 – 144,210 miles
  • 2023 – 142,500 miles
  • 2022 – 140,909 miles
  • 2021 – 136,834 miles
  • 2020 – 133,908 miles
  • 2019 – 130,177 miles
  • 2018 – 125,273 miles
  • 2017 – 120,534 miles
  • 2016 – 115,498 miles
  • 2015 – 109,780 miles
  • 2014 – 103,793 miles
  • 2013 – 103,672 miles
  • 2012 – 95,441 miles
  • 2010 – 90,276 miles
  • 2009 – 81,072 miles
  • 2008 – 74,503 miles
  • 2007 – 68,100 miles
  • 2006 – 60,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,470 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,470 miles (+1,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,470 miles
    Test number
    161106820102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass145,991 miles (+1,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,991 miles
    Test number
    725070815850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass144,210 miles (+1,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,210 miles
    Test number
    665051010215
    • AdvisorySteering box weeping

  4. Pass142,500 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,500 miles
    Test number
    538108646852
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass140,909 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,909 miles
    Test number
    941627940819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seatbelt slow retracting

  6. Fail140,875 miles (+4,041)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    789613866978
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 1,56 2,57 avg (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slow retracting

  7. Pass136,834 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    252338012833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,908 miles
    Test number
    428862467199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail133,908 miles (+3,731)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,908 miles
    Test number
    461691530733
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass130,177 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,177 miles
    Test number
    502584579533
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail130,177 miles (+4,904)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,177 miles
    Test number
    268851439921
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass125,273 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    242937696909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,250 miles (+4,716)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,250 miles
    Test number
    579099327368
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass120,534 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    277464694407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased not allowing a complete visual assessment

  15. Pass115,498 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,498 miles
    Test number
    911410592268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,463 miles (+5,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,463 miles
    Test number
    700704626327
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass109,780 miles (+5,987)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    817209045161
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass103,793 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    596408774147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,672 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,672 miles
    Test number
    119707453218
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail103,666 miles (+8,225)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    635821533213
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass95,441 miles (+5,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,441 miles
    Test number
    278218902126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail90,276 miles1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,276 miles
    Test number
    252770410206
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass90,276 miles (+9,204)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,276 miles
    Test number
    832870310202
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass81,072 miles (+6,569)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    463414209162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass74,503 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,503 miles
    Test number
    264384918122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,100 miles (+7,920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    291206917432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,180 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    720068706103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass60,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    851128506169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 DEF

Does X18 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 DEF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 DEF?
The MOT on X18 DEF is valid until 14 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 DEF done?
X18 DEF was recorded at 147,470 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has X18 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 DEF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on X18 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 X18 DEF find?
X18 DEF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s pipes covered in grease; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s cracking; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 2 more.

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