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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

X1 PAJMOT history

X1 PAJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X1 PAJ 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 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,942 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 PAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 PAJ was last recorded at 103,942 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,921 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,942 miles
  • 2025 – 102,301 miles
  • 2024 – 100,803 miles
  • 2023 – 97,170 miles
  • 2022 – 93,874 miles
  • 2021 – 91,279 miles
  • 2020 – 88,259 miles
  • 2019 – 72,973 miles
  • 2018 – 69,082 miles
  • 2017 – 61,971 miles
  • 2016 – 52,180 miles
  • 2015 – 39,843 miles
  • 2014 – 32,435 miles
  • 2013 – 30,304 miles
  • 2012 – 25,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,942 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front axle has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,942 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    914342831571
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,921 miles (+1,620)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,921 miles
    Test number
    768011752766
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,301 miles (+1,498)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    593283276137
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass100,803 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,803 miles
    Test number
    964139133605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle has slight leak

  5. Fail100,798 miles (+3,628)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    451129739418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle has slight leak

  6. Pass97,170 miles (+3,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,170 miles
    Test number
    998656826197
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,874 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    694941567171
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail93,874 miles (+2,595)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    737129553703
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass91,279 miles (+3,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    588345022586
    • 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))

  10. Pass88,259 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,259 miles
    Test number
    176800648828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,754 miles (+14,781)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    290806508945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine, gearbox both diffs , front swivel joints

  12. Pass72,973 miles (+3,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    749338523970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer axle fluid slight leak on swivel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Axle fluid slight leak on swivel

  13. Pass69,082 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    645861767756
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail69,067 miles (+7,096)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,067 miles
    Test number
    728656592004
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass61,971 miles (+9,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,971 miles
    Test number
    379208453540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass52,180 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    322766794239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades torn
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  17. Fail52,180 miles (+12,337)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    882304039494
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades torn
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  18. Pass39,843 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,843 miles
    Test number
    369881935161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,435 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    118656984455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass32,435 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    725896884074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass30,304 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,304 miles
    Test number
    266189953025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,878 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,878 miles
    Test number
    456836462040
    • NoteBrake pads low

  23. Fail25,865 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,865 miles
    Test number
    938041262065
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X1 PAJ

Does X1 PAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 PAJ is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 PAJ?
The MOT on X1 PAJ is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 PAJ done?
X1 PAJ was recorded at 103,942 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,354 miles a year.
Has X1 PAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 PAJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 PAJ 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 PAJ find?
X1 PAJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive axle; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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