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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X231 NWWMOT history

X231 NWW is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 220,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

X231 NWW white 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
220,998 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 NWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 NWW was last recorded at 220,998 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,713 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,285 miles
Average per year
4,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,998 miles
  • 2025 – 218,713 miles
  • 2024 – 214,838 miles
  • 2022 – 209,468 miles
  • 2020 – 204,997 miles
  • 2019 – 202,586 miles
  • 2018 – 199,474 miles
  • 2017 – 195,976 miles
  • 2015 – 192,448 miles
  • 2014 – 184,633 miles
  • 2013 – 176,496 miles
  • 2012 – 168,283 miles
  • 2011 – 160,851 miles
  • 2010 – 154,571 miles
  • 2009 – 148,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,998 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,998 miles (+2,285)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    220,998 miles
    Test number
    586455636619
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass218,713 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    218,713 miles
    Test number
    692695535639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail218,682 miles (+3,844)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,682 miles
    Test number
    902524089515
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame ball joint excessively worn A FRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass214,838 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    214,838 miles
    Test number
    871375064917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail214,819 miles (+5,351)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,819 miles
    Test number
    992463422933
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing Centre (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass209,468 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    209,468 miles
    Test number
    861436362524
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail209,412 miles (+4,415)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,412 miles
    Test number
    259686293477
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the frame under radiator 4 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by the step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass204,997 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    204,997 miles
    Test number
    794492513837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail204,988 miles (+2,402)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,988 miles
    Test number
    158282597090
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass202,586 miles (+3,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    202,586 miles
    Test number
    822089346660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass199,474 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    199,474 miles
    Test number
    752000681308
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis,chassis legs,floor,suspension and brake components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail199,418 miles (+3,442)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,418 miles
    Test number
    611454524219
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis,chassis legs,floor,suspension and brake components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass195,976 miles (+3,528)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    195,976 miles
    Test number
    819466715519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass192,448 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    192,448 miles
    Test number
    127101395124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass184,633 miles (+8,137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    184,633 miles
    Test number
    828769174189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass176,496 miles (+8,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    176,496 miles
    Test number
    788763073160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass168,283 miles (+7,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    168,283 miles
    Test number
    885017632105
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Pass160,851 miles (+6,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    160,851 miles
    Test number
    586326221119
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass154,571 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    154,571 miles
    Test number
    310848320162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass148,842 miles (+432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    148,842 miles
    Test number
    472060929162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail148,410 miles7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,410 miles
    Test number
    534447819100
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X231 NWW

Does X231 NWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 NWW is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 NWW?
The MOT on X231 NWW is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 NWW done?
X231 NWW was recorded at 220,998 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,182 miles a year.
Has X231 NWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 NWW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X231 NWW 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 X231 NWW find?
X231 NWW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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