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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,492 cc

X2 ESKMOT history

X2 ESK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

X2 ESK green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
120,744 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X2 ESK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X2 ESK was last recorded at 120,744 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,731 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,744 miles
  • 2023 – 119,629 miles
  • 2022 – 118,483 miles
  • 2021 – 116,883 miles
  • 2020 – 115,004 miles
  • 2019 – 113,285 miles
  • 2018 – 111,875 miles
  • 2017 – 110,143 miles
  • 2016 – 108,254 miles
  • 2015 – 105,851 miles
  • 2014 – 103,898 miles
  • 2013 – 97,753 miles
  • 2012 – 91,037 miles
  • 2011 – 82,891 miles
  • 2010 – 74,413 miles
  • 2009 – 64,614 miles
  • 2008 – 54,607 miles
  • 2007 – 48,002 miles
  • 2006 – 41,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,744 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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,744 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,744 miles
    Test number
    891917281204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,731 miles (+1,102)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,731 miles
    Test number
    292976410260
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass119,629 miles (+1,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,629 miles
    Test number
    247698665562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass118,483 miles (+1,600)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,483 miles
    Test number
    237655871376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

  5. Pass116,883 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    804387164160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail116,863 miles (+1,859)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    192302280564
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass115,004 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,004 miles
    Test number
    733525423192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,981 miles (+1,696)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,981 miles
    Test number
    591820769115
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel pin housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,285 miles
    Test number
    603921584918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail113,285 miles (+1,410)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,285 miles
    Test number
    224668605281
    • Repaired at testOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass111,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,875 miles
    Test number
    416493296462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,875 miles (+1,732)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,875 miles
    Test number
    718311565641
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass110,143 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    412615312773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail110,142 miles (+1,888)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,142 miles
    Test number
    958924921524
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass108,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    392169278687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,254 miles (+2,403)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    497907932929
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass105,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,851 miles
    Test number
    105601115246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,851 miles (+1,953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,851 miles
    Test number
    307010115404
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass103,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,898 miles
    Test number
    367943614223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,898 miles (+6,145)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,898 miles
    Test number
    328132314412
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass97,753 miles (+6,716)14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    238713603289
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass91,037 miles (+74)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    789890902262
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Fail90,963 miles (+8,072)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,963 miles
    Test number
    717635892165
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  24. Pass82,891 miles (+8,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    427663711298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass74,413 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    433950710233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,406 miles (+9,792)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    724718000245
    • FailureOffside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass64,614 miles (+174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,614 miles
    Test number
    602440019284
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  28. Fail64,440 miles (+9,833)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    581028099165
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  29. Pass54,607 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    932466088163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,002 miles (+6,769)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    581259877167
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUpper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  31. Pass41,233 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    893636206320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass38,094 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    764946746054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

Questions about X2 ESK

Does X2 ESK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X2 ESK expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X2 ESK?
The MOT on X2 ESK expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X2 ESK done?
X2 ESK was recorded at 120,744 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has X2 ESK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X2 ESK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X2 ESK 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 ESK find?
X2 ESK passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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