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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

X18 EBYMOT history

X18 EBY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

X18 EBY grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,358 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 EBY was last recorded at 143,358 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,565 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,793 miles
Average per year
9,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,358 miles
  • 2025 – 141,565 miles
  • 2023 – 138,290 miles
  • 2022 – 131,732 miles
  • 2020 – 125,487 miles
  • 2019 – 93,898 miles
  • 2018 – 70,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,358 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,358 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,358 miles
    Test number
    735176878611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,565 miles (+3,275)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,565 miles
    Test number
    746271720125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  3. Pass138,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,290 miles
    Test number
    744111013116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Fail138,290 miles (+6,558)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,290 miles
    Test number
    339326564948
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Pass131,732 miles (+6,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,732 miles
    Test number
    678725553558
    • AdvisoryMinor damage to all seatbelts
  6. Pass125,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,487 miles
    Test number
    563515575114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,487 miles (+6,576)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,487 miles
    Test number
    353521590395
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass118,911 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    776766150283
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Fail118,904 miles (+25,006)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,904 miles
    Test number
    136001232811
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass93,898 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    814150553141
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail93,894 miles (+23,321)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    743877886163
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass70,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    943503643625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 EBY

Does X18 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 EBY is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 EBY?
The MOT on X18 EBY is valid until 1 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 EBY done?
X18 EBY was recorded at 143,358 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,036 miles a year.
Has X18 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 EBY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X18 EBY 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 EBY find?
X18 EBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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