Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
X21 WATMOT history
X21 WAT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 101,132 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,643 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X21 WAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 12 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X21 WAT was last recorded at 101,132 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,742 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,390 miles
- Average per year
- 4,643 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,132 miles
- 2024 – 98,742 miles
- 2023 – 93,674 miles
- 2022 – 90,943 miles
- 2021 – 88,883 miles
- 2020 – 86,513 miles
- 2019 – 81,075 miles
- 2018 – 77,489 miles
- 2017 – 70,718 miles
- 2016 – 63,881 miles
- 2015 – 58,848 miles
- 2014 – 52,834 miles
- 2013 – 46,606 miles
- 2012 – 40,617 miles
- 2011 – 34,562 miles
- 2010 – 30,414 miles
- 2009 – 24,980 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,132 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,132 miles (+2,390)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 101,132 miles
- Test number
- 594841248304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Pass98,742 miles (+5,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 98,742 miles
- Test number
- 253585266396
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,674 miles (+2,731)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,674 miles
- Test number
- 787193278253
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear section of chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass90,943 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 90,943 miles
- Test number
- 491470034756
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail90,943 miles (+2,060)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,943 miles
- Test number
- 230886170946
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,883 miles (+2,370)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,883 miles
- Test number
- 112444235778
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass86,513 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,513 miles
- Test number
- 774441189067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,502 miles (+5,427)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,502 miles
- Test number
- 586590453078
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front caliper and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,075 miles
- Test number
- 931409590365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,075 miles (+3,586)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,075 miles
- Test number
- 172464766036
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass77,489 miles (+6,771)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,489 miles
- Test number
- 622253651415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,718 miles (+6,837)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 70,718 miles
- Test number
- 348562066091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,881 miles (+5,033)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 63,881 miles
- Test number
- 692498970798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,848 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,848 miles
- Test number
- 388343595051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,834 miles (+6,228)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,834 miles
- Test number
- 275308824063
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,606 miles (+5,989)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,606 miles
- Test number
- 498678903055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,617 miles (+6,055)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,617 miles
- Test number
- 816459312074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,562 miles (+4,148)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,562 miles
- Test number
- 118158831460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,414 miles (+5,434)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,414 miles
- Test number
- 722343060182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,980 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 24,980 miles
- Test number
- 590334069113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about X21 WAT
- Does X21 WAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 WAT is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X21 WAT?
- The MOT on X21 WAT is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X21 WAT done?
- X21 WAT was recorded at 101,132 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,643 miles a year.
- Has X21 WAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X21 WAT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on X21 WAT 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 X21 WAT find?
- X21 WAT passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal, and 2 more.
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