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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

X25 NELMOT history

X25 NEL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

X25 NEL red 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,822 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X25 NEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X25 NEL was last recorded at 110,822 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,585 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,237 miles
Average per year
4,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,822 miles
  • 2024 – 109,585 miles
  • 2023 – 109,014 miles
  • 2022 – 108,468 miles
  • 2021 – 107,614 miles
  • 2020 – 96,046 miles
  • 2019 – 93,040 miles
  • 2018 – 88,690 miles
  • 2017 – 84,699 miles
  • 2016 – 77,712 miles
  • 2015 – 73,607 miles
  • 2014 – 68,786 miles
  • 2013 – 64,061 miles
  • 2012 – 59,024 miles
  • 2011 – 46,841 miles
  • 2010 – 34,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,822 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,822 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    395905664106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,585 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    864674065277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,014 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,014 miles
    Test number
    934837255297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,991 miles (+523)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    327274689235
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure both rocking when vehicle driven over bumps (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,468 miles (+854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    473079420770
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,614 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    253774890841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,798 miles (+9,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,798 miles
    Test number
    509653799760
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,046 miles (+3,006)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    160891869831
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,040 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,040 miles
    Test number
    600499254003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,690 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    663903829004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,699 miles (+6,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    616556882854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tractor joints leaking

  12. Pass77,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    963963128090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,712 miles (+4,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    115638917810
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass73,607 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    759945785085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,786 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    136596784450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,061 miles (+5,037)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    548271873072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,024 miles (+12,183)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,024 miles
    Test number
    898016682024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOIl leak from gearbox
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  18. Pass46,841 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    198798481423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail46,839 miles (+12,165)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    788317981039
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass34,674 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    890712780039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,672 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    182891180477
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Questions about X25 NEL

Does X25 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X25 NEL is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X25 NEL?
The MOT on X25 NEL is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X25 NEL done?
X25 NEL was recorded at 110,822 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
Has X25 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X25 NEL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X25 NEL 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 X25 NEL find?
X25 NEL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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