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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,492 cc

X1 OVHMOT history

X1 OVH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

X1 OVH black 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,271 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 OVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 OVH was last recorded at 165,271 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 10,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,063 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,208 miles
Average per year
8,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,271 miles
  • 2024 – 155,063 miles
  • 2023 – 150,439 miles
  • 2022 – 143,869 miles
  • 2021 – 136,160 miles
  • 2019 – 119,221 miles
  • 2018 – 118,105 miles
  • 2017 – 104,211 miles
  • 2016 – 92,990 miles
  • 2015 – 80,782 miles
  • 2014 – 67,274 miles
  • 2013 – 51,051 miles
  • 2012 – 34,099 miles
  • 2011 – 16,616 miles
  • 2010 – 15,164 miles
  • 2009 – 13,419 miles
  • 2008 – 11,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,271 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,271 miles (+10,208)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,271 miles
    Test number
    963023191109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,063 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    286204471569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,439 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,439 miles
    Test number
    865561530917
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded

  4. Fail150,435 miles (+6,566)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,435 miles
    Test number
    687227947789
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorSteering 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded

  5. Pass143,869 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,869 miles
    Test number
    582695212480
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint corroded at rear

  6. Fail143,869 miles (+7,709)5 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,869 miles
    Test number
    604828802493
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint corroded at rear

  7. Pass136,160 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,160 miles
    Test number
    316727784854
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryRear u/J of rear propshaft worn
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorated

  8. Fail136,021 miles (+16,800)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,021 miles
    Test number
    475842686314
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear u/J of rear propshaft worn
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass119,221 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    183015115739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail119,221 miles (+1,116)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    377225729390
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass118,105 miles (+13,894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    180049399786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,211 miles (+11,221)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,211 miles
    Test number
    958346245385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,990 miles (+12,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    861597766276
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass80,782 miles (+13,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    936176845115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass67,274 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    347298144167
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  16. Fail67,274 miles (+16,223)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    708577544140
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  17. Pass51,051 miles (+16,952)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    826013743176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,099 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    676851732179
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass34,099 miles (+17,483)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    726151432126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,616 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,616 miles
    Test number
    207733421463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,164 miles (+1,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,164 miles
    Test number
    211911940152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass13,419 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,419 miles
    Test number
    342979909411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,464 miles
    Test number
    273485358274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,464 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,464 miles
    Test number
    732555258235
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X1 OVH

Does X1 OVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 OVH is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X1 OVH?
The MOT on X1 OVH is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 OVH done?
X1 OVH was recorded at 165,271 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,910 miles a year.
Has X1 OVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 OVH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X1 OVH 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 OVH find?
X1 OVH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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