Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
X2 ECLMOT history
X2 ECL is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,320 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 166,320 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X2 ECL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X2 ECL was last recorded at 166,320 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 6,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,140 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,180 miles
- Average per year
- 9,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,320 miles
- 2025 – 160,140 miles
- 2024 – 159,822 miles
- 2023 – 156,090 miles
- 2022 – 151,996 miles
- 2021 – 147,265 miles
- 2020 – 144,418 miles
- 2019 – 139,349 miles
- 2018 – 133,207 miles
- 2016 – 104,027 miles
- 2015 – 76,334 miles
- 2014 – 59,670 miles
- 2013 – 43,630 miles
- 2012 – 30,388 miles
- 2011 – 24,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,320 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive centre diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,320 miles (+6,180)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 166,320 miles
- Test number
- 944519200952
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive centre diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass160,140 miles (+318)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 160,140 miles
- Test number
- 787414310058
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Fail159,822 miles (+3,732)1 dangerous15 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,822 miles
- Test number
- 914853481441
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReversing lamp not working
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r bodywork poor condition
Pass156,090 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 156,090 miles
- Test number
- 894942287061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,085 miles (+4,089)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,085 miles
- Test number
- 802799568435
- DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Pass151,996 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 151,996 miles
- Test number
- 582515632894
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail151,996 miles (+4,731)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,996 miles
- Test number
- 113211719666
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass147,265 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 147,265 miles
- Test number
- 362544233235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,261 miles (+2,843)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,261 miles
- Test number
- 875512818087
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,418 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,418 miles
- Test number
- 989155137822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,418 miles (+5,069)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,418 miles
- Test number
- 944358026355
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,349 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,349 miles
- Test number
- 884962780677
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking grease
Fail139,349 miles (+6,142)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,349 miles
- Test number
- 844760034093
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking grease
Pass133,207 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 133,207 miles
- Test number
- 673655794785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,195 miles (+287)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,195 miles
- Test number
- 752149643597
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in Steering column universal joint
Pass132,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 132,908 miles
- Test number
- 722141429680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,904 miles (+28,877)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,904 miles
- Test number
- 581189982142
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront tractor joints leaking
Pass104,027 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 104,027 miles
- Test number
- 561921058124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,017 miles (+27,683)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,017 miles
- Test number
- 550489519099
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass76,334 miles (+16,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 76,334 miles
- Test number
- 549868225045
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass59,670 miles (+16,040)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 59,670 miles
- Test number
- 687113324023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,630 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,630 miles
- Test number
- 305850213049
- Repaired at testIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass43,630 miles (+13,242)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 43,630 miles
- Test number
- 997650313030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,388 miles (+6,121)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 30,388 miles
- Test number
- 737101812088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,267 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 24,267 miles
- Test number
- 309985921060
- NoteNearside rear tyre seems a cord sticking out of the inside side wall of the tyre. think it was off cut during manifacture
Questions about X2 ECL
- Does X2 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X2 ECL is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X2 ECL?
- The MOT on X2 ECL is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X2 ECL done?
- X2 ECL was recorded at 166,320 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,501 miles a year.
- Has X2 ECL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X2 ECL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on X2 ECL 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 ECL find?
- X2 ECL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive centre diff leaking; fuel cap seal perished.
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