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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

X29 LEYMOT history

X29 LEY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 64,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

X29 LEY blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
64,742 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 LEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 LEY was last recorded at 64,742 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 6,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,284 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,458 miles
Average per year
5,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,742 miles
  • 2025 – 58,284 miles
  • 2024 – 48,879 miles
  • 2022 – 40,187 miles
  • 2021 – 32,999 miles
  • 2020 – 26,709 miles
  • 2019 – 16,403 miles
  • 2018 – 16,396 miles
  • 2017 – 14,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,742 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,742 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    570405964794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,284 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    183171727494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,879 miles (+8,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,879 miles
    Test number
    796665642078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass40,187 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,187 miles
    Test number
    151314104475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,737 miles (+4,738)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,737 miles
    Test number
    834253618312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded resovire to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass32,999 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    353997404963
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail32,999 miles (+6,290)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    144312573989
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,709 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    26,709 miles
    Test number
    313374770269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,403 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    799261437844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    16,396 miles
    Test number
    293517348033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,396 miles (+1,942)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,396 miles
    Test number
    698799840473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass14,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,454 miles
    Test number
    242746315600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,454 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,454 miles
    Test number
    936082906434
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Questions about X29 LEY

Does X29 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 LEY is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 LEY?
The MOT on X29 LEY is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 LEY done?
X29 LEY was recorded at 64,742 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,735 miles a year.
Has X29 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 LEY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on X29 LEY 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 X29 LEY find?
X29 LEY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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