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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

X3 SEDMOT history

X3 SED is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

X3 SED white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,835 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SED was last recorded at 98,835 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,262 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
573 miles
Average per year
7,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,835 miles
  • 2025 – 98,262 miles
  • 2024 – 92,990 miles
  • 2023 – 82,575 miles
  • 2022 – 73,752 miles
  • 2021 – 66,326 miles
  • 2020 – 57,645 miles
  • 2019 – 52,479 miles
  • 2018 – 43,714 miles
  • 2017 – 34,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,835 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,835 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    836555746926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,262 miles (+5,272)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,262 miles
    Test number
    707855616861
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass92,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    437383601148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,990 miles (+10,415)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    665424492871
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass82,575 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    660059675255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,574 miles (+8,822)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,574 miles
    Test number
    451332343365
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,752 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    136034755309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,326 miles (+8,681)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    598157612152
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,645 miles (+5,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    215212363696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass52,479 miles (+8,765)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,479 miles
    Test number
    690580415202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,714 miles (+9,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,714 miles
    Test number
    837861084986
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass34,144 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,144 miles
    Test number
    406575815032
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  13. Fail34,127 miles2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,127 miles
    Test number
    895899940915
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Questions about X3 SED

Does X3 SED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SED is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 SED?
The MOT on X3 SED is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 SED done?
X3 SED was recorded at 98,835 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,390 miles a year.
Has X3 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SED has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X3 SED 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 X3 SED find?
X3 SED passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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