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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

X33 LUGMOT history

X33 LUG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

X33 LUG grey 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 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
203,292 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X33 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X33 LUG was last recorded at 203,292 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 13,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,526 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,766 miles
Average per year
10,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,292 miles
  • 2025 – 189,526 miles
  • 2024 – 180,058 miles
  • 2023 – 170,966 miles
  • 2022 – 161,909 miles
  • 2021 – 151,197 miles
  • 2020 – 142,515 miles
  • 2019 – 131,738 miles
  • 2018 – 121,953 miles
  • 2017 – 109,389 miles
  • 2016 – 98,086 miles
  • 2015 – 84,915 miles
  • 2014 – 69,146 miles
  • 2013 – 58,051 miles
  • 2012 – 47,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,292 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,292 miles (+13,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    203,292 miles
    Test number
    431937447338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass189,526 miles (+9,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    189,526 miles
    Test number
    344297641046
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass180,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,058 miles
    Test number
    990925248374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail180,019 miles (+9,053)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,019 miles
    Test number
    841073657315
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass170,966 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,966 miles
    Test number
    836467506261
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail170,925 miles (+9,016)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,925 miles
    Test number
    445091914230
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass161,909 miles (+10,712)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,909 miles
    Test number
    676752199578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    539908592769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & offside Front Central rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail151,197 miles (+8,682)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    147314229573
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & offside Front Central rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass142,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    748252440868
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail142,515 miles (+10,777)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    974750457378
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass131,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    131,738 miles
    Test number
    842087705232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail131,738 miles (+9,785)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,738 miles
    Test number
    723444763213
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass121,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    586777683487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,953 miles (+12,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    763471573236
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass109,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    741567055323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,389 miles (+11,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    265818307569
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)

  18. Pass98,086 miles (+13,171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,086 miles
    Test number
    722776470789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,915 miles (+15,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    278070505431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass69,146 miles (+11,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,146 miles
    Test number
    766269594039
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass58,051 miles (+10,179)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    545038603198
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f disc wearing thin
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  22. Pass47,872 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,872 miles
    Test number
    376778132017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,864 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    399836022064
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about X33 LUG

Does X33 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X33 LUG is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X33 LUG?
The MOT on X33 LUG is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X33 LUG done?
X33 LUG was recorded at 203,292 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 10,943 miles a year.
Has X33 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X33 LUG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X33 LUG 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 X33 LUG find?
X33 LUG passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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