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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X42 DAHMOT history

X42 DAH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 59,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

X42 DAH 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 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,074 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 DAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 DAH was last recorded at 59,074 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,698 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,376 miles
Average per year
1,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,074 miles
  • 2025 – 57,698 miles
  • 2024 – 55,929 miles
  • 2023 – 54,688 miles
  • 2022 – 54,001 miles
  • 2021 – 52,577 miles
  • 2020 – 51,445 miles
  • 2019 – 50,674 miles
  • 2018 – 48,505 miles
  • 2017 – 46,200 miles
  • 2016 – 44,451 miles
  • 2015 – 41,984 miles
  • 2014 – 39,349 miles
  • 2013 – 37,318 miles
  • 2012 – 35,176 miles
  • 2011 – 34,309 miles
  • 2010 – 33,164 miles
  • 2009 – 31,379 miles
  • 2008 – 29,056 miles
  • 2007 – 27,255 miles
  • 2006 – 25,564 miles
  • 2005 – 23,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,074 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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Upper rear suspension arms have lock nuts fitted bolt not reaching nyloc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,074 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    110160613502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,698 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    120577994868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,929 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,929 miles
    Test number
    560880227321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,688 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,688 miles
    Test number
    916906898035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    982410981950
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper rear suspension arms have lock nuts fitted bolt not reaching nyloc

  6. Fail54,001 miles (+1,424)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    240289118173
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper rear suspension arms have lock nuts fitted bolt not reaching nyloc

  7. Pass52,577 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    641947831201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,445 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,445 miles
    Test number
    280757937620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,674 miles
    Test number
    255444628118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,674 miles (+2,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,674 miles
    Test number
    840545021263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass48,505 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,505 miles
    Test number
    566150135530
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail48,498 miles (+2,298)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,498 miles
    Test number
    757846323177
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass46,200 miles (+1,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    476051450008
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass44,451 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    851873957551
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  15. Fail44,447 miles (+2,463)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    805858898076
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  16. Pass41,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    254509245057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,984 miles (+2,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    158006642420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass39,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    518161564274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,349 miles (+2,031)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    268350164296
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass37,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    345508563405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,318 miles (+2,142)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    745378363228
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass35,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,176 miles
    Test number
    818547672255
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished

  23. Fail35,176 miles (+867)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,176 miles
    Test number
    636866872268
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished

  24. Pass34,309 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,309 miles
    Test number
    918514581268
    • NoteAll tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

  25. Fail34,267 miles (+1,103)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,267 miles
    Test number
    558379561207
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

  26. Pass33,164 miles (+1,785)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    702077070262
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cracks in sidewalls
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted

  27. Pass31,379 miles (+2,323)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,379 miles
    Test number
    303255979218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

  28. Pass29,056 miles (+1,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    680524678293
    • NoteSmall cracks in sidewall of nearside front tyre

  29. Pass27,255 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,255 miles
    Test number
    920934577273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,564 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,564 miles
    Test number
    984626876228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,334 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,334 miles
    Test number
    201879475225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  32. Pass23,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,334 miles
    Test number
    572829275290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 DAH

Does X42 DAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 DAH is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 DAH?
The MOT on X42 DAH is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 DAH done?
X42 DAH was recorded at 59,074 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,721 miles a year.
Has X42 DAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 DAH has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X42 DAH 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 X42 DAH find?
X42 DAH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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