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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X38 GRVMOT history

X38 GRV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 411,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

X38 GRV black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
411,676 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
17,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 GRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 GRV was last recorded at 411,676 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 9,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
402,345 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,331 miles
Average per year
17,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 411,676 miles
  • 2024 – 402,345 miles
  • 2023 – 393,030 miles
  • 2022 – 382,954 miles
  • 2021 – 368,415 miles
  • 2020 – 348,964 miles
  • 2019 – 333,255 miles
  • 2018 – 314,668 miles
  • 2017 – 294,621 miles
  • 2016 – 273,872 miles
  • 2015 – 253,770 miles
  • 2014 – 233,306 miles
  • 2013 – 215,671 miles
  • 2012 – 199,192 miles
  • 2011 – 183,355 miles
  • 2010 – 163,775 miles
  • 2009 – 145,339 miles
  • 2008 – 124,939 miles
  • 2007 – 105,945 miles
  • 2006 – 86,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass411,676 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass411,676 miles (+9,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    411,676 miles
    Test number
    415201359505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass402,345 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    402,345 miles
    Test number
    131758888577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass393,030 miles (+10,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    393,030 miles
    Test number
    905962715549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass382,954 miles (+14,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    382,954 miles
    Test number
    813476039342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass368,415 miles (+19,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    368,415 miles
    Test number
    753696902755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass348,964 miles (+15,709)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    348,964 miles
    Test number
    317506626466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass333,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    333,255 miles
    Test number
    360678834029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail333,255 miles (+18,587)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,255 miles
    Test number
    403718139673
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass314,668 miles (+20,047)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    314,668 miles
    Test number
    386025215024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass294,621 miles (+20,749)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    294,621 miles
    Test number
    133023413954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass273,872 miles (+20,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    273,872 miles
    Test number
    522875137905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in Near side front hub bearing
    • AdvisoryOff side steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Bottom joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass253,770 miles (+451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    253,770 miles
    Test number
    629961449730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail253,319 miles (+20,013)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,319 miles
    Test number
    423800737866
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass233,306 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    233,306 miles
    Test number
    456373324416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail233,257 miles (+17,586)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,257 miles
    Test number
    567371824384
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass215,671 miles (+255)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    215,671 miles
    Test number
    589996123369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn at o/s

  17. Fail215,416 miles (+16,224)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,416 miles
    Test number
    368939613307
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn at o/s

  18. Pass199,192 miles (+176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    199,192 miles
    Test number
    216570322338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail199,016 miles (+15,661)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,016 miles
    Test number
    537467812319
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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. Pass183,355 miles (+19,580)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    183,355 miles
    Test number
    949749611372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak at off side stub axel

  21. Pass163,775 miles (+18,436)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    163,775 miles
    Test number
    491499910475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass145,339 miles (+20,400)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    145,339 miles
    Test number
    444320329489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,939 miles (+18,994)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    124,939 miles
    Test number
    924929118384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,945 miles (+19,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,945 miles
    Test number
    422964607356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,524 miles
    Test number
    461137306379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 GRV

Does X38 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 GRV is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X38 GRV?
The MOT on X38 GRV is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 GRV done?
X38 GRV was recorded at 411,676 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 17,061 miles a year.
Has X38 GRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 GRV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on X38 GRV 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 X38 GRV find?
X38 GRV passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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