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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,395 cc

X23 DMPMOT history

X23 DMP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

X23 DMP grey 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,154 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 DMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 DMP was last recorded at 115,154 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,149 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,154 miles
  • 2024 – 110,979 miles
  • 2023 – 106,335 miles
  • 2022 – 101,702 miles
  • 2021 – 96,575 miles
  • 2020 – 90,870 miles
  • 2019 – 86,193 miles
  • 2018 – 81,711 miles
  • 2017 – 76,037 miles
  • 2016 – 68,402 miles
  • 2015 – 60,299 miles
  • 2014 – 52,072 miles
  • 2013 – 40,330 miles
  • 2012 – 28,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,154 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and slight blow and flanges badly corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering damp offside bush slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • No reverse light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front swivel housing slight leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,154 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,154 miles
    Test number
    589089519507
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and slight blow and flanges badly corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damp offside bush slight play

  2. Fail115,149 miles (+4,170)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,149 miles
    Test number
    977482310236
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower swivel bearings excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and slight blow and flanges badly corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damp offside bush slight play

  3. Pass110,979 miles (+4,644)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,979 miles
    Test number
    421458874263
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip/crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering swivel ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,335 miles
    Test number
    867760271707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail106,335 miles (+4,633)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,335 miles
    Test number
    172399123340
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,702 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    621517956057
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  7. Fail101,700 miles (+5,125)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,700 miles
    Test number
    600021851131
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  8. Pass96,575 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    676612254553
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass90,870 miles (+4,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,870 miles
    Test number
    781502586806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass86,193 miles (+4,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,193 miles
    Test number
    941409757040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass81,711 miles (+5,674)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,711 miles
    Test number
    370692980172
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass76,037 miles (+7,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    919801735782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass68,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,402 miles
    Test number
    593996811539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight leaking

  14. Fail68,402 miles (+8,103)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,402 miles
    Test number
    599022433579
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper and both rear lower (2.7.4)

  15. Pass60,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    900286469721
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail60,297 miles (+8,225)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,297 miles
    Test number
    783543216980
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail52,072 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    447561354438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass52,072 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    876351254317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,984 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    607962324168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,330 miles (+11,879)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    235543323118
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Fail28,451 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,451 miles
    Test number
    256271422175
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,451 miles
    Test number
    626991122149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X23 DMP

Does X23 DMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 DMP is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X23 DMP?
The MOT on X23 DMP is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 DMP done?
X23 DMP was recorded at 115,154 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has X23 DMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 DMP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 DMP 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 X23 DMP find?
X23 DMP passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and slight blow and flanges badly corroded and slightly blowing; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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