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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

X20 LAHMOT history

X20 LAH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

X20 LAH 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 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,238 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 LAH was last recorded at 143,238 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,921 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,317 miles
Average per year
7,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,238 miles
  • 2025 – 138,921 miles
  • 2024 – 131,032 miles
  • 2023 – 125,451 miles
  • 2022 – 120,819 miles
  • 2021 – 113,489 miles
  • 2020 – 112,402 miles
  • 2019 – 110,393 miles
  • 2018 – 109,135 miles
  • 2017 – 105,705 miles
  • 2016 – 79,956 miles
  • 2015 – 66,172 miles
  • 2014 – 55,959 miles
  • 2013 – 52,513 miles
  • 2012 – 47,754 miles
  • 2011 – 39,100 miles
  • 2010 – 28,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very minor leak and rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear high level stop lamp innop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,238 miles (+4,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,238 miles
    Test number
    184265739359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass138,921 miles (+7,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,921 miles
    Test number
    716992141033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass131,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,032 miles
    Test number
    822865103405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail131,032 miles (+5,581)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,032 miles
    Test number
    457923553520
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass125,451 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,451 miles
    Test number
    237514502692
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very minor leak and rusted (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear high level stop lamp innop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,450 miles (+4,631)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    841747780499
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake failed front to rear mid chassis invisible to check (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very minor leak and rusted (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear high level stop lamp innop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,819 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    924771564966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,489 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,489 miles
    Test number
    112493894629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,402 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,402 miles
    Test number
    976673683096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    110,393 miles
    Test number
    476611304819
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail110,393 miles (+1,258)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,393 miles
    Test number
    124610966210
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,135 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,135 miles
    Test number
    694811057708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail109,124 miles (+3,419)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,124 miles
    Test number
    184710011458
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass105,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    422386249158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail105,705 miles (+6,138)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    824807583102
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass99,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    625612993120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Fail99,567 miles (+19,611)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    966156109649
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass79,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    922988763246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail79,956 miles (+13,784)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    221176227352
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SAT NAV (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ITEMS ON INTERIOR MIRROR (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,172 miles (+10,213)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    559227205115
    • NoteBrake pipes surface corroded
    • NoteWindscreen wipers not self parking

  21. Pass55,959 miles (+3,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    409458064181
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass52,513 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,513 miles
    Test number
    196893833253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,754 miles
    Test number
    465447882233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,754 miles (+619)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,754 miles
    Test number
    465557882291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass47,135 miles (+8,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,135 miles
    Test number
    538423912214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass39,100 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    315106231404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,694 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,694 miles
    Test number
    522619630299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight weeping fron offside front tractor seal

Questions about X20 LAH

Does X20 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 LAH is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 LAH?
The MOT on X20 LAH is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 LAH done?
X20 LAH was recorded at 143,238 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,417 miles a year.
Has X20 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 LAH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X20 LAH 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 X20 LAH find?
X20 LAH passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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