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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

X18 LLDMOT history

X18 LLD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 78,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

X18 LLD green 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,944 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LLD was last recorded at 78,944 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,819 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,125 miles
Average per year
3,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,944 miles
  • 2025 – 76,819 miles
  • 2024 – 75,043 miles
  • 2023 – 71,825 miles
  • 2022 – 68,751 miles
  • 2021 – 67,106 miles
  • 2020 – 65,925 miles
  • 2019 – 64,260 miles
  • 2018 – 62,509 miles
  • 2016 – 56,755 miles
  • 2015 – 49,682 miles
  • 2014 – 42,602 miles
  • 2013 – 35,823 miles
  • 2012 – 30,193 miles
  • 2011 – 27,065 miles
  • 2010 – 22,415 miles
  • 2009 – 18,040 miles
  • 2008 – 14,341 miles
  • 2007 – 11,626 miles
  • 2006 – 9,204 miles
  • 2005 – 6,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,944 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,944 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    926544162272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,819 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    187152517098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,043 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,043 miles
    Test number
    793451788228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,825 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,825 miles
    Test number
    935711667894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,751 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    786064018132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Fail68,751 miles (+1,645)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,751 miles
    Test number
    825023442947
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass67,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    798541338583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail67,106 miles (+1,181)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    827629765219
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    271995761281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,925 miles (+1,665)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    656346448907
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass64,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    764582987178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail64,260 miles (+1,751)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    854032702195
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger needs a few patches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember needs patches either side of towbar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass62,509 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    439244213644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail62,500 miles (+5,745)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    969785650106
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,755 miles
    Test number
    133948005551
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD BLOCKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail56,755 miles (+7,073)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,755 miles
    Test number
    759865644761
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking UNION BETWEEN BRAKE PIPE AND REAR FLEXI LEAKING (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped FRONT TO REAR PIPE INSECURE AT REAR JOINT (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD BLOCKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass49,682 miles (+7,080)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    157609528317
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S/F and O/S/F hun swivel,s lesking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have corrosion and will need renewed next M.O.T year
    • AdvisoryN/S/F , O/S/F , N/S/R tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisorySeat base has corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass42,602 miles (+6,779)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    626572384263
    • NoteAll tyres have light perishing in treads, nearside rear is worst.
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have corrosion on inside faces.
    • NoteBoth front seats bases have electrolytic corrosion.
    • NoteBoth front steering swivel housings are leaking some grease.
    • NoteSeveral brake pipes have light corrosion.

  19. Pass35,823 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,823 miles
    Test number
    715095773248
    • NoteInside face on offside front brake disc is delaminating, advise renew both discs if vibration experienced.
    • NoteRear axle Pinion oilseal is leaking.
    • NoteSteering swivel balls leaking grease from seals.

  20. Fail35,823 miles (+5,630)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,823 miles
    Test number
    689143173260
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteInside face on offside front brake disc is delaminating, advise renew both discs if vibration experienced.
    • NoteRear axle Pinion oilseal is leaking.
    • NoteSteering swivel balls leaking grease from seals.

  21. Pass30,193 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,193 miles
    Test number
    125393982244
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brakes just met imbalance requirements

  22. Fail30,193 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,193 miles
    Test number
    166373782292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brakes just met imbalance requirements

  23. Fail30,193 miles (+3,128)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,193 miles
    Test number
    947103282222
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass27,065 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,065 miles
    Test number
    927314581266
    • NoteO/s sill corroded

  25. Fail27,065 miles (+4,650)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,065 miles
    Test number
    165174381202
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteOffside sill corroded

  26. Pass22,415 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,415 miles
    Test number
    291648530464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,040 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,040 miles
    Test number
    854285729141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,341 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,341 miles
    Test number
    164166238153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,626 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,626 miles
    Test number
    582158127182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,204 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,204 miles
    Test number
    762395836126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass6,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2006
    Odometer
    6,964 miles
    Test number
    252019235182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 LLD

Does X18 LLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 LLD is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 LLD?
The MOT on X18 LLD is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 LLD done?
X18 LLD was recorded at 78,944 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,452 miles a year.
Has X18 LLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LLD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X18 LLD 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 LLD find?
X18 LLD passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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