Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
X3 TVCMOT history
X3 TVC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 103,542 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,043 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 TVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 TVC was last recorded at 103,542 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,300 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,242 miles
- Average per year
- 4,043 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,542 miles
- 2025 – 100,300 miles
- 2024 – 96,015 miles
- 2023 – 93,980 miles
- 2022 – 92,088 miles
- 2021 – 88,532 miles
- 2019 – 75,981 miles
- 2018 – 73,105 miles
- 2017 – 67,635 miles
- 2016 – 64,118 miles
- 2015 – 61,741 miles
- 2014 – 58,592 miles
- 2012 – 47,843 miles
- 2011 – 43,300 miles
- 2010 – 38,811 miles
- 2009 – 33,887 miles
- 2008 – 28,911 miles
- 2007 – 25,383 miles
- 2006 – 20,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Fuel hose slightly chafed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,542 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 103,542 miles
- Test number
- 629479517431
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail103,530 miles (+3,230)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,530 miles
- Test number
- 307550224792
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass100,300 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 100,300 miles
- Test number
- 339959129390
- AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Pass96,015 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 96,015 miles
- Test number
- 418232712316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,980 miles (+1,892)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 93,980 miles
- Test number
- 196023248159
- AdvisoryFront both hub seals leaking slightly
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosin
Pass92,088 miles (+3,556)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 92,088 miles
- Test number
- 762754083516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,532 miles (+12,551)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 88,532 miles
- Test number
- 439683925634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,981 miles (+2,876)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 75,981 miles
- Test number
- 937611098075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,105 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 73,105 miles
- Test number
- 111376641765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,099 miles (+5,464)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,099 miles
- Test number
- 129916505765
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass67,635 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 67,635 miles
- Test number
- 615185084215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail67,595 miles (+382)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,595 miles
- Test number
- 475667274444
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass67,213 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 67,213 miles
- Test number
- 682278952209
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail67,211 miles (+3,093)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,211 miles
- Test number
- 473075841205
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass64,118 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 64,118 miles
- Test number
- 292484865141
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail64,118 miles (+2,377)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,118 miles
- Test number
- 738386636820
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass61,741 miles (+9)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 61,741 miles
- Test number
- 605367925065
- AdvisoryFront Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail61,732 miles (+3,140)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,732 miles
- Test number
- 875733225024
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass58,592 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 58,592 miles
- Test number
- 596270754027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,584 miles (+10,741)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,584 miles
- Test number
- 116498644447
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass47,843 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 47,843 miles
- Test number
- 125413632225
- 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)
Fail47,843 miles (+1,228)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,843 miles
- Test number
- 929881532212
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- 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)
Pass46,615 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 46,615 miles
- Test number
- 178321952428
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass43,300 miles (+4,489)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 43,300 miles
- Test number
- 507429541058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,811 miles (+4,924)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,811 miles
- Test number
- 752149240055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,887 miles (+4,976)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 33,887 miles
- Test number
- 101116959056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,911 miles (+3,528)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,911 miles
- Test number
- 652316358032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,383 miles (+5,354)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 25,383 miles
- Test number
- 521484557063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 20,029 miles
- Test number
- 194086946025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X3 TVC
- Does X3 TVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 TVC is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 TVC?
- The MOT on X3 TVC is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 TVC done?
- X3 TVC was recorded at 103,542 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,043 miles a year.
- Has X3 TVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 TVC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X3 TVC 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 TVC find?
- X3 TVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both; nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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