Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
X20 MORMOT history
X20 MOR is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,509 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 158,509 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X20 MOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X20 MOR was last recorded at 158,509 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 5,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 153,288 miles · 7 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,221 miles
- Average per year
- 6,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,509 miles
- 2024 – 153,288 miles
- 2023 – 147,134 miles
- 2022 – 140,218 miles
- 2021 – 133,847 miles
- 2020 – 126,617 miles
- 2019 – 114,317 miles
- 2018 – 107,511 miles
- 2017 – 101,732 miles
- 2016 – 93,798 miles
- 2014 – 80,736 miles
- 2013 – 71,296 miles
- 2012 – 67,576 miles
- 2011 – 55,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,509 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front spherical joint seepingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front spherical joint seepingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Fluid leak, but not excessive both front spherical joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,509 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 158,509 miles
- Test number
- 180023960254
- AdvisoryNearside Front spherical joint seeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front spherical joint seeping
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail158,509 miles (+5,221)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,509 miles
- Test number
- 664873364920
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front spherical joint seeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front spherical joint seeping
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass153,288 miles (+6,154)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 153,288 miles
- Test number
- 495108095603
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Spherical joint seeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front Spherical joint seeping
Pass147,134 miles (+6,916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,134 miles
- Test number
- 586359984128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Spherical joint seeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front Spherical joint seeping
Pass140,218 miles (+6,371)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,218 miles
- Test number
- 357470460426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Spherical joint seaping cv grease
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Spherical joint seaping cv grease
Pass133,847 miles (+7,230)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 133,847 miles
- Test number
- 136441635922
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box misted (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront ns and os spherical joints small leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine rocker box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,617 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,617 miles
- Test number
- 470730124037
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both front spherical joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,617 miles (+12,300)2 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,617 miles
- Test number
- 761159073256
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both front spherical joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,317 miles (+41)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,317 miles
- Test number
- 485544535988
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer spherical drive joint leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer spherical drive joint leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet release catch defective
Fail114,276 miles (+6,765)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,276 miles
- Test number
- 396914000545
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer spherical drive joint leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer spherical drive joint leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet release catch defective
Pass107,511 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 107,511 miles
- Test number
- 846785974075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,509 miles (+5,777)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,509 miles
- Test number
- 897610619061
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass101,732 miles (+7,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 101,732 miles
- Test number
- 617154835581
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass93,798 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,798 miles
- Test number
- 273431138156
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all greased (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,798 miles (+183)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,798 miles
- Test number
- 504443944296
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all greased (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,615 miles (+12,879)9 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,615 miles
- Test number
- 264096522750
- FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end socket spring weak front track rod (2.2.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront number plate broken
- AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear propshaft u/j play and worn ,will require replacment
- AdvisoryOff side front sun visor loose ,requires bolt to secure it.
- AdvisoryWipers smeasring
Pass80,736 miles (+9,440)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 80,736 miles
- Test number
- 977319694010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,296 miles (+3,720)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,296 miles
- Test number
- 165208763426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,576 miles (+12,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 67,576 miles
- Test number
- 127508952087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass55,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,296 miles
- Test number
- 549177881028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X20 MOR
- Does X20 MOR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 MOR is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X20 MOR?
- The MOT on X20 MOR is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X20 MOR done?
- X20 MOR was recorded at 158,509 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,979 miles a year.
- Has X20 MOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X20 MOR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on X20 MOR 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 MOR find?
- X20 MOR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front spherical joint seeping; offside front spherical joint seeping; steering box has seepage.
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