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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

X23 DEXMOT history

X23 DEX is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

X23 DEX grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,057 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 DEX
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
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 DEX was last recorded at 110,057 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2018: 69,542 miles, lower than 718,995 miles on 22 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,019 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,057 miles
  • 2024 – 110,019 miles
  • 2023 – 108,383 miles
  • 2022 – 95,009 miles
  • 2021 – 85,229 miles
  • 2020 – 83,405 miles
  • 2019 – 79,080 miles
  • 2018 – 69,542 miles
  • 2017 – 59,629 miles
  • 2016 – 51,728 miles
  • 2015 – 42,524 miles
  • 2014 – 31,228 miles
  • 2013 – 26,746 miles
  • 2012 – 23,104 miles
  • 2011 – 20,542 miles
  • 2010 – 17,857 miles
  • 2009 – 14,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,057 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,057 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,057 miles
    Test number
    356301066772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,019 miles (+1,636)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    565213345440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass108,383 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    837666933586
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail108,383 miles (+13,374)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    560176987445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass95,009 miles (+9,780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,009 miles
    Test number
    171352160970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,229 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    777838639156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,405 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    914445646494
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,080 miles (+9,538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    248784627149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,542 miles (-649,453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,542 miles
    Test number
    772849754690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail718,995 miles (+659,366)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    718,995 miles
    Test number
    920878745868
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,629 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,629 miles
    Test number
    347966381528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,728 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    208171462537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,524 miles
    Test number
    480784159619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper (2.7.4)

  14. Fail42,524 miles (+11,296)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,524 miles
    Test number
    967316394004
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Filter housing (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper (2.7.4)

  15. Pass31,228 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    167767164212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,746 miles (+3,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    699314053185
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight leak both tractor joints

  17. Pass23,104 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,104 miles
    Test number
    417385232139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,542 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,542 miles
    Test number
    945621251177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,857 miles (+3,625)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,857 miles
    Test number
    331496240176
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak rear diff
    • NoteSlight leak from tractor joint seals

  20. Pass14,232 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,232 miles
    Test number
    872821249175
    • NoteSlight dampness sphere joints
    • NoteSlight play in top axel wish bone N/S bush
    • NoteSlight scratches qn O/S front tyre wall

Questions about X23 DEX

Does X23 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 DEX is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 DEX?
The MOT on X23 DEX is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 DEX done?
X23 DEX was recorded at 110,057 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has X23 DEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 DEX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X23 DEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X23 DEX find?
X23 DEX passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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