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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X29 MTBMOT history

X29 MTB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

X29 MTB black 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,909 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 MTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 MTB was last recorded at 118,909 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,364 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,545 miles
Average per year
4,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,909 miles
  • 2025 – 116,364 miles
  • 2024 – 113,769 miles
  • 2023 – 111,196 miles
  • 2022 – 107,875 miles
  • 2021 – 104,511 miles
  • 2020 – 101,612 miles
  • 2019 – 98,351 miles
  • 2018 – 95,506 miles
  • 2017 – 91,703 miles
  • 2016 – 87,829 miles
  • 2015 – 84,658 miles
  • 2014 – 81,018 miles
  • 2013 – 77,919 miles
  • 2012 – 75,314 miles
  • 2011 – 68,602 miles
  • 2010 – 60,738 miles
  • 2009 – 47,564 miles
  • 2008 – 39,326 miles
  • 2007 – 30,967 miles
  • 2006 – 21,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,909 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront axle swivels weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger arm corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside, suspension
  • AdvisoryVarious bushes and ball joint dust covers perishing

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both front hub seals weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • General underside corrosion to all components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Hub seals weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Tyres perished/cracking and rears low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,909 miles (+2,545)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    518379237234
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront axle swivels weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger arm corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside, suspension
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes and ball joint dust covers perishing

  2. Pass116,364 miles (+2,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    973256057765
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront axle swivels weeping
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger arm corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leaks, coolant leak

  3. Pass113,769 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    360756165252
    • AdvisoryFront axle swivels weeping oil
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding on faces

  4. Pass111,196 miles (+3,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,196 miles
    Test number
    251931096356
    • AdvisoryFront suspension joint gaiters perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks

  5. Pass107,875 miles (+3,364)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,875 miles
    Test number
    944646470772
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,511 miles (+2,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,511 miles
    Test number
    634548561451
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion to all components
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs corroding on inner face
    • AdvisorySteering track rod end gaiters cracking and perished

  7. Pass101,612 miles (+3,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    799931285801
    • AdvisoryFront Hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion to all components
    • AdvisoryAll track rod/ball joint gaitors cracking/perished.

  8. Pass98,351 miles (+2,845)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,351 miles
    Test number
    662963586416
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals damp/weeping
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,506 miles (+3,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    912888277316
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryTyres perished/cracking and rears low

  10. Pass91,703 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    443528523327
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded and slight blows
    • AdvisoryTyres perished/cracking and rears low

  11. Pass87,829 miles (+3,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    234773659644
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing

  12. Pass84,658 miles (+3,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    225558395129
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  13. Pass81,018 miles (+3,099)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    388312304295
    • NoteMinor oil leaks
    • NoteRear tyres cracked and perished

  14. Pass77,919 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    368926603214
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak

  15. Fail77,919 miles (+2,605)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    929185903262
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f swivel joint slight oil leak

  16. Pass75,314 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    888852592296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,312 miles (+6,710)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    387830792487
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass68,602 miles (+7,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,602 miles
    Test number
    926535581240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,738 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    684940080229
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass60,738 miles (+13,174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    924580880277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,564 miles (+8,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    694286279289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass39,326 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    831707078247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,967 miles (+9,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    283085677217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,787 miles
    Test number
    524869646215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 MTB

Does X29 MTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 MTB is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 MTB?
The MOT on X29 MTB is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 MTB done?
X29 MTB was recorded at 118,909 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
Has X29 MTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 MTB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on X29 MTB 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 MTB find?
X29 MTB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective smeary; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; coolant leak, and 5 more.

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