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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

X2 HWLMOT history

X2 HWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

X2 HWL 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,596 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X2 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X2 HWL was last recorded at 114,596 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,300 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,296 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,596 miles
  • 2025 – 113,300 miles
  • 2024 – 112,927 miles
  • 2023 – 112,174 miles
  • 2022 – 110,962 miles
  • 2021 – 106,516 miles
  • 2020 – 101,809 miles
  • 2019 – 92,790 miles
  • 2018 – 85,512 miles
  • 2017 – 75,327 miles
  • 2016 – 66,474 miles
  • 2015 – 58,596 miles
  • 2014 – 53,888 miles
  • 2013 – 50,478 miles
  • 2012 – 46,945 miles
  • 2011 – 44,895 miles
  • 2010 – 41,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,596 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft front joint slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Steering Damper has slight play in bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,596 miles (+1,296)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,596 miles
    Test number
    772735592951
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,300 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,300 miles
    Test number
    300398736034
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Damper has slight play in bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail113,299 miles (+372)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,299 miles
    Test number
    102305728141
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Damper has slight play in bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,927 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,927 miles
    Test number
    673972695518
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail112,927 miles (+753)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,927 miles
    Test number
    677304294952
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,174 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    713191403432
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper bush worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,174 miles (+1,212)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    776685806647
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper bush worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,962 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,962 miles
    Test number
    255535578098
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front weapage from axle ball
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer weapage from axle ball
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step mounting corroded at step

  9. Fail110,962 miles (+4,446)3 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,962 miles
    Test number
    797040848115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front weapage from axle ball
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer weapage from axle ball
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step mounting corroded at step

  10. Pass106,516 miles (+4,707)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    337258113917
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slighty Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Damper Bush has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Slight Oil Leak (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass101,809 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,809 miles
    Test number
    512268162917
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail101,809 miles (+9,019)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,809 miles
    Test number
    826289566079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass92,790 miles (+7,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    645390842904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint slightly weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass85,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    632503765939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper has play in bush

  15. Fail85,512 miles (+10,185)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    533524146195
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper has play in bush

  16. Pass75,327 miles (+8,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,327 miles
    Test number
    974581305419
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

  17. Pass66,474 miles (+7,878)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    601861441595
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer outer swivel housing slightly leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering damper has play in rubber bush

  18. Fail58,596 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    386934235160
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront propshaft, front UJ worn
    • NoteSlight leak from N/S/F swivel seal

  19. Pass58,596 miles (+4,708)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    445174335141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront propshaft, front UJ worn
    • NoteSlight leak from N/S/F swivel seal

  20. Pass53,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    119060744141
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush, Offside End.

  21. Fail53,888 miles (+3,410)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    267140944421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush, Offside End.

  22. Pass50,478 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,478 miles
    Test number
    719902913160
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing
    • NotePlay in both the rear shock absorber bushes
    • NotePlay in the steering damper bush (o/s)
    • NoteRear tailgate door step loose

  23. Fail50,478 miles (+3,533)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,478 miles
    Test number
    849022713194
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing
    • NotePlay in both the rear shock absorber bushes
    • NotePlay in the steering damper bush (o/s)
    • NoteRear tailgate door step loose

  24. Pass46,945 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    229287832412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteVIN plate in windscreen incomplete

  25. Fail46,945 miles (+2,050)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    308367632163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteVIN plate in windscreen incomplete

  26. Pass44,895 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    656768331122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    500438630166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about X2 HWL

Does X2 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X2 HWL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X2 HWL?
The MOT on X2 HWL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X2 HWL done?
X2 HWL was recorded at 114,596 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has X2 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X2 HWL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X2 HWL 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 HWL find?
X2 HWL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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