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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

X1 DFNMOT history

X1 DFN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 76,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

X1 DFN grey 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 26 May 2027
Mileage
76,807 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 DFN
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
8 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 DFN was last recorded at 76,807 miles on 19 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,807 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,807 miles
  • 2025 – 68,788 miles
  • 2024 – 63,560 miles
  • 2023 – 59,006 miles
  • 2022 – 55,131 miles
  • 2021 – 51,094 miles
  • 2020 – 41,625 miles
  • 2019 – 39,722 miles
  • 2018 – 33,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,807 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel seal weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel seal weapingRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,807 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    371877375943
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel seal weaping

  2. Fail76,807 miles (+8,019)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    862585985488
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel seal weaping

  3. Pass68,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,788 miles
    Test number
    568483557366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail68,788 miles (+5,228)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,788 miles
    Test number
    914831827960
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    712373484795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,560 miles (+4,554)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    153971059312
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass59,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    243492400833
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,006 miles (+3,875)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    789169857286
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass55,131 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    792366595512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexable hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail55,131 miles (+4,037)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    504081851424
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexable hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass51,094 miles (+9,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    884192121684
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass41,625 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    398626508560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,722 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    939886752890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    369209762978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 DFN

Does X1 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 DFN is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 DFN?
The MOT on X1 DFN is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 DFN done?
X1 DFN was recorded at 76,807 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,212 miles a year.
Has X1 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 DFN has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 DFN 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 X1 DFN find?
X1 DFN passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central rear upper suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint, and 3 more.

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