Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
X22 RHJMOT history
X22 RHJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 163,696 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X22 RHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 12 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X22 RHJ was last recorded at 163,696 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,688 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 8,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,696 miles
- 2025 – 159,819 miles
- 2024 – 155,572 miles
- 2023 – 146,766 miles
- 2022 – 133,483 miles
- 2021 – 124,755 miles
- 2020 – 110,709 miles
- 2019 – 108,712 miles
- 2018 – 96,516 miles
- 2017 – 86,228 miles
- 2016 – 75,718 miles
- 2015 – 68,697 miles
- 2014 – 58,470 miles
- 2013 – 53,474 miles
- 2012 – 42,265 miles
- 2011 – 33,193 miles
- 2010 – 32,375 miles
- 2009 – 23,045 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,696 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE TORSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BALDLY PERISHING CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Both front hockey bushes slight worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both rear tie rod arm bushes poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear chassis rails slight corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat crossmember
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,696 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 163,696 miles
- Test number
- 980561918494
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE TORSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BALDLY PERISHING CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail163,688 miles (+3,869)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,688 miles
- Test number
- 370100690918
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to rear prop shaft universal joint wear (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested no lights working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both headlamps switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all position lamps not working (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE TORSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BALDLY PERISHING CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass159,819 miles (+4,247)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 159,819 miles
- Test number
- 575751783705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,572 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 155,572 miles
- Test number
- 536890398605
- AdvisoryBoth front hockey bushes slight worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear tie rod arm bushes poor condition
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails slight corroded
Fail155,569 miles (+16)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,569 miles
- Test number
- 429320105925
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front hockey bushes slight worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear tie rod arm bushes poor condition
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails slight corroded
Fail155,553 miles (+8,787)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,553 miles
- Test number
- 654886110661
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward facing (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass146,766 miles (+13,283)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 146,766 miles
- Test number
- 354458195240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,483 miles (+8,728)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 133,483 miles
- Test number
- 795925680076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,755 miles (+14,046)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 124,755 miles
- Test number
- 312920541010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,709 miles (+364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 110,709 miles
- Test number
- 159058314022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,345 miles (+1,633)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 110,345 miles
- Test number
- 584024577437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,712 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 108,712 miles
- Test number
- 681554425981
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FRont &rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySide steps rusty and weak
Fail108,712 miles (+12,196)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,712 miles
- Test number
- 156965714952
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FRont &rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySide steps rusty and weak
Pass96,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,516 miles
- Test number
- 176879953416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,516 miles (+10,288)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,516 miles
- Test number
- 539952148295
- DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass86,228 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 86,228 miles
- Test number
- 593033103894
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat crossmember (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
Fail86,228 miles (+10,510)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,228 miles
- Test number
- 602655065838
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat crossmember (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
Pass75,718 miles (+7,021)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,718 miles
- Test number
- 138147789925
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat cross rail (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear cross member and chassis rusty
Pass68,697 miles (+10,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,697 miles
- Test number
- 228963255459
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass58,470 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,470 miles
- Test number
- 506971364122
- NoteRear seat belt cross brace rusty
- NoteSwival seals leaking
Fail58,470 miles (+4,996)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,470 miles
- Test number
- 256510464472
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteRear seat belt cross brace rusty
- NoteSwival seals leaking
Pass53,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 53,474 miles
- Test number
- 496968473196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,474 miles (+11,209)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,474 miles
- Test number
- 665348673138
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass42,265 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,265 miles
- Test number
- 198558572121
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail42,265 miles (+9,072)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,265 miles
- Test number
- 759307372160
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass33,193 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,193 miles
- Test number
- 278948971182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,375 miles (+9,330)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,375 miles
- Test number
- 922736160233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,045 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 23,045 miles
- Test number
- 553424479232
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front seat belt webbing scuffed & slight damage o/k
- NoteO/s/r shocker cover dropped
- NotePassenger mirror cracked
Questions about X22 RHJ
- Does X22 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X22 RHJ is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X22 RHJ?
- The MOT on X22 RHJ is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X22 RHJ done?
- X22 RHJ was recorded at 163,696 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,625 miles a year.
- Has X22 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X22 RHJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on X22 RHJ 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 X22 RHJ find?
- X22 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn close to limit; oil leak, but not excessive on engine; oil leak, but not excessive on transmission, and 2 more.
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