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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

X2 DEUMOT history

X2 DEU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 141,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

X2 DEU green 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,034 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X2 DEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X2 DEU was last recorded at 141,034 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,835 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,199 miles
Average per year
6,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,034 miles
  • 2025 – 135,835 miles
  • 2024 – 131,373 miles
  • 2023 – 124,909 miles
  • 2022 – 116,921 miles
  • 2021 – 113,001 miles
  • 2020 – 110,077 miles
  • 2019 – 100,408 miles
  • 2018 – 90,672 miles
  • 2017 – 81,633 miles
  • 2016 – 74,774 miles
  • 2015 – 69,294 miles
  • 2014 – 62,513 miles
  • 2013 – 57,143 miles
  • 2012 – 50,634 miles
  • 2011 – 46,238 miles
  • 2010 – 41,357 miles
  • 2009 – 36,347 miles
  • 2008 – 31,697 miles
  • 2007 – 25,716 miles
  • 2006 – 19,543 miles
  • 2005 – 12,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,034 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Unable to fully inspect rear-most seat belts due to load in boot area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,034 miles (+5,199)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    344290784342
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,835 miles (+4,462)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,835 miles
    Test number
    987214087741
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,373 miles (+6,464)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,373 miles
    Test number
    986199074254
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,909 miles (+7,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    652981589562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,921 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,921 miles
    Test number
    718364642773
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear-most seat belts due to load in boot area

  6. Fail116,918 miles (+3,917)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    371957864204
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear-most seat belts due to load in boot area

  7. Pass113,001 miles (+2,924)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,001 miles
    Test number
    663976487420
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm slightly perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass110,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,077 miles
    Test number
    140322103484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail110,075 miles (+9,667)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,075 miles
    Test number
    365118821915
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass100,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    836567587946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail100,406 miles (+9,734)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    853814680706
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass90,672 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,672 miles
    Test number
    626176211657
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box.

  13. Fail90,665 miles (+9,032)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    391789910917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box.

  14. Pass81,633 miles (+6,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    521930957838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass74,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    414949716247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail74,774 miles (+5,480)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    734132900829
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass69,294 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    599657975143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,513 miles
    Test number
    557784654102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail62,513 miles (+5,370)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,513 miles
    Test number
    718423354162
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail57,143 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    726834853156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres perished

  21. Pass57,143 miles (+6,509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    789584653115
    • NoteO/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres perished

  22. Pass50,634 miles (+4,396)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    489079042144
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR SIDE FACING SEAT BASE CRACKED
    • NoteTYRES SIDE WALL PERISHING

  23. Fail46,238 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,238 miles
    Test number
    667090061139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass46,238 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,238 miles
    Test number
    737100261173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    371521960116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,357 miles (+5,010)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    581721260118
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass36,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    774458669172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,347 miles (+4,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    310117469145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass31,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    252317578174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail31,697 miles (+5,981)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    823587478176
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass25,716 miles (+6,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,716 miles
    Test number
    321246277125
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  32. Pass19,543 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,543 miles
    Test number
    710807376126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass12,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    12,376 miles
    Test number
    104188675121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X2 DEU

Does X2 DEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X2 DEU is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X2 DEU?
The MOT on X2 DEU is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X2 DEU done?
X2 DEU was recorded at 141,034 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,090 miles a year.
Has X2 DEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X2 DEU has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on X2 DEU 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 X2 DEU find?
X2 DEU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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