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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

X18 SJBMOT history

X18 SJB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

X18 SJB grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,931 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 SJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 SJB was last recorded at 87,931 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,900 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,931 miles
  • 2025 – 84,224 miles
  • 2024 – 78,735 miles
  • 2023 – 70,338 miles
  • 2022 – 60,519 miles
  • 2021 – 53,656 miles
  • 2020 – 45,088 miles
  • 2019 – 35,025 miles
  • 2018 – 24,102 miles
  • 2016 – 18,945 miles
  • 2015 – 16,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,931 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal crossmember repair heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s/f washer jet not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,931 miles (+31)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    275428444712
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal crossmember repair heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail87,900 miles (+3,676)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,900 miles
    Test number
    386997817037
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember holed and corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass84,224 miles (+5,489)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    642255388227
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass78,735 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    994383220239
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f washer jet not working

  5. Fail78,696 miles (+8,358)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    441615625105
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f washer jet not working

  6. Pass70,338 miles (+9,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,338 miles
    Test number
    254941459160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front diff

  7. Pass60,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    371775337630
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail60,519 miles (+6,863)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    861318321818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass53,656 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    972796600978
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,655 miles (+8,567)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,655 miles
    Test number
    861138594009
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass45,088 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    182181984796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    922234060152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,025 miles (+10,923)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    133554061750
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass24,102 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    764836411024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,991 miles (+5,046)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,991 miles
    Test number
    736867296446
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red hole in lens (1.3.2e)

  16. Pass18,945 miles (+2,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,945 miles
    Test number
    368296389811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass16,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,768 miles
    Test number
    568371315249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 SJB

Does X18 SJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 SJB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 SJB?
The MOT on X18 SJB 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 SJB done?
X18 SJB was recorded at 87,931 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,666 miles a year.
Has X18 SJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 SJB has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 SJB 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 SJB find?
X18 SJB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses; coil spring corroded all springs; fluid leak, but not excessive from transmission, and 8 more.

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