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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

X1 DXGMOT history

X1 DXG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

X1 DXG white 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,805 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 DXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 DXG was last recorded at 177,805 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 3,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,759 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,046 miles
Average per year
7,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,805 miles
  • 2024 – 171,654 miles
  • 2023 – 168,816 miles
  • 2022 – 166,993 miles
  • 2020 – 166,957 miles
  • 2017 – 159,081 miles
  • 2016 – 154,002 miles
  • 2015 – 147,682 miles
  • 2014 – 136,591 miles
  • 2013 – 132,999 miles
  • 2012 – 114,956 miles
  • 2011 – 104,196 miles
  • 2010 – 86,966 miles
  • 2009 – 64,993 miles
  • 2008 – 43,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,805 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive column mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust system corrodid

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,805 miles (+3,046)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,805 miles
    Test number
    884480822758
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive column mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  2. Pass174,759 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,759 miles
    Test number
    634067123521
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Column mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  3. Fail174,757 miles (+3,103)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,757 miles
    Test number
    798851448833
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Column mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  4. Pass171,654 miles (+2,838)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,654 miles
    Test number
    741922034343
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever close to full travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,816 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,816 miles
    Test number
    345035988959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,741 miles (+1,748)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,741 miles
    Test number
    879870454431
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above differential (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,993 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,993 miles
    Test number
    976279666130
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodid

  8. Fail166,993 miles (+36)5 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,993 miles
    Test number
    199893998153
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodid

  9. Pass166,957 miles (+7,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,957 miles
    Test number
    610811460720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass159,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,081 miles
    Test number
    467497820195
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodid

  11. Fail159,081 miles (+5,079)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,081 miles
    Test number
    742188166683
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodid

  12. Pass154,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,002 miles
    Test number
    505948111040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail154,002 miles (+6,320)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,002 miles
    Test number
    679641958829
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass147,682 miles (+4,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    904401965459
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOuter seat belts damaged slight.

  15. Pass143,565 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,565 miles
    Test number
    368575225139
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail143,563 miles (+6,972)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,563 miles
    Test number
    747280125172
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass136,591 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,591 miles
    Test number
    547031624161
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail136,581 miles (+3,582)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,581 miles
    Test number
    657898414178
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass132,999 miles (+18,043)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,999 miles
    Test number
    228683633315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass114,956 miles (+10,760)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,956 miles
    Test number
    279085522491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    609441531049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,196 miles (+17,230)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    756436421040
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass86,966 miles (+21,973)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,966 miles
    Test number
    220641520022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,993 miles (+21,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    471816329069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass43,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,770 miles
    Test number
    883189108053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X1 DXG

Does X1 DXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 DXG is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 DXG?
The MOT on X1 DXG is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 DXG done?
X1 DXG was recorded at 177,805 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
Has X1 DXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 DXG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X1 DXG 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 DXG find?
X1 DXG passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight movement/cracking; nearside rear coil spring corroded springs, and 7 more.

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