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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

X26 MUDMOT history

X26 MUD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

X26 MUD 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,023 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 MUD was last recorded at 102,023 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,344 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,679 miles
Average per year
4,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,023 miles
  • 2025 – 97,344 miles
  • 2024 – 93,333 miles
  • 2023 – 93,139 miles
  • 2022 – 88,643 miles
  • 2021 – 82,929 miles
  • 2020 – 77,851 miles
  • 2019 – 74,469 miles
  • 2018 – 71,079 miles
  • 2017 – 64,287 miles
  • 2016 – 59,114 miles
  • 2015 – 51,086 miles
  • 2014 – 48,216 miles
  • 2013 – 44,744 miles
  • 2012 – 40,718 miles
  • 2010 – 29,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Park brake travel close to maximum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,023 miles
    Test number
    658166170574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,023 miles (+4,679)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,023 miles
    Test number
    648203237964
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,344 miles (+4,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    435691257594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass93,333 miles (+194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    541546054208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,139 miles (+4,496)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,139 miles
    Test number
    930976964098
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above diff ball joint, 2 arms connect to upper part also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    426060846129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail88,643 miles (+5,714)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    237149343121
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass82,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    810207900395
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel close to maximum

  9. Fail82,929 miles (+5,078)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    918599855940
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel close to maximum

  10. Pass77,851 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    779565626377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,469 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    460035851789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    479548706934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,079 miles (+6,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    302273433131
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass64,287 miles (+5,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    985076156373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass59,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    166779683582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,114 miles (+4,442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    633010080115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,672 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    937830721509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,086 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    538772015002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,216 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    146053324415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    715954013021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,744 miles (+4,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    966644213076
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  22. Pass40,718 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    216876002024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,308 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,308 miles
    Test number
    240276210376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,197 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    330607070482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff
    • NoteSpare tyre punctured

Questions about X26 MUD

Does X26 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 MUD is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 MUD?
The MOT on X26 MUD is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 MUD done?
X26 MUD was recorded at 102,023 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
Has X26 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 MUD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 MUD 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 X26 MUD find?
X26 MUD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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