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Land Rover Defender

Blue and Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

X24 DEFMOT history

X24 DEF is a blue and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

X24 DEF blue 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 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,625 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X24 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X24 DEF was last recorded at 156,625 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,431 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
7,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,625 miles
  • 2025 – 155,431 miles
  • 2024 – 153,021 miles
  • 2023 – 151,148 miles
  • 2022 – 148,259 miles
  • 2021 – 147,178 miles
  • 2020 – 146,166 miles
  • 2019 – 143,183 miles
  • 2018 – 139,238 miles
  • 2017 – 136,518 miles
  • 2016 – 125,392 miles
  • 2015 – 112,403 miles
  • 2014 – 95,801 miles
  • 2013 – 78,966 miles
  • 2012 – 60,185 miles
  • 2011 – 47,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,625 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,625 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,625 miles
    Test number
    484307912239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,431 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    155,431 miles
    Test number
    160921770135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,021 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,021 miles
    Test number
    486105251729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,148 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    221653321786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,259 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,259 miles
    Test number
    553446658202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,178 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,178 miles
    Test number
    426507913830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,166 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,166 miles
    Test number
    567580739848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,183 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,183 miles
    Test number
    680394253017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,238 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,238 miles
    Test number
    279708124552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,518 miles (+748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,518 miles
    Test number
    956524119675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass135,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    847360660833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
  12. Pass135,770 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    981794427760
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
  13. Fail135,770 miles (+10,378)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    830818667061
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty no holding on o/s (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front c bushes on front axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front c bushes on front axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass125,392 miles (+12,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    125,392 miles
    Test number
    887625101552
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both rear shock absorber top bushes
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link ball joint
  15. Pass112,403 miles (+16,602)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    538554335069
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in both rear shock absorber top bushes
    • NoteSlight weep from power steering box
  16. Pass95,801 miles (+16,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    257396914013
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s/r drop link
  17. Pass78,966 miles (+18,781)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,966 miles
    Test number
    178415833000
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/r top shock absorber bush
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s/r anti roll bar link
  18. Pass60,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    225467042015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,185 miles (+12,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    627207042097
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  20. Pass47,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,957 miles
    Test number
    226757361052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X24 DEF

Does X24 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X24 DEF is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X24 DEF?
The MOT on X24 DEF is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X24 DEF done?
X24 DEF was recorded at 156,625 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,140 miles a year.
Has X24 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X24 DEF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on X24 DEF 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 X24 DEF find?
X24 DEF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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