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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X42 GRVMOT history

X42 GRV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 216,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

X42 GRV red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
216,507 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 GRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 GRV was last recorded at 216,507 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 11,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2013: 11,251 miles, lower than 105,515 miles on 24 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,819 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,688 miles
Average per year
7,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,507 miles
  • 2025 – 204,819 miles
  • 2024 – 194,421 miles
  • 2023 – 185,779 miles
  • 2022 – 177,895 miles
  • 2020 – 169,875 miles
  • 2019 – 158,353 miles
  • 2018 – 149,699 miles
  • 2017 – 139,994 miles
  • 2016 – 131,710 miles
  • 2015 – 125,497 miles
  • 2014 – 118,128 miles
  • 2013 – 11,251 miles
  • 2012 – 105,515 miles
  • 2011 – 100,378 miles
  • 2010 – 94,621 miles
  • 2009 – 88,249 miles
  • 2008 – 82,254 miles
  • 2007 – 75,778 miles
  • 2006 – 69,588 miles
  • 2005 – 62,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,507 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,507 miles (+11,688)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    216,507 miles
    Test number
    698045054078
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. Pass204,819 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    204,819 miles
    Test number
    814285088387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,421 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    194,421 miles
    Test number
    631381755315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,779 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    185,779 miles
    Test number
    139858766658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass177,895 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,895 miles
    Test number
    339629108115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,875 miles (+11,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,875 miles
    Test number
    315220041145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass158,353 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,353 miles
    Test number
    484811370633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,699 miles (+9,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,699 miles
    Test number
    899210787469
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass139,994 miles (+8,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,994 miles
    Test number
    656139216568
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak
  10. Pass131,710 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,710 miles
    Test number
    602671701387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,497 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,497 miles
    Test number
    895074805114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,128 miles (+106,877)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    497260304135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,251 miles (-94,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    11,251 miles
    Test number
    509185403137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,515 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,515 miles
    Test number
    298195912129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,378 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    238746211462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,621 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    633535500163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,249 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    292832619431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,254 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    421258528124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,778 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    411573007105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,588 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    160240816158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2006
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    780023725183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 GRV

Does X42 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 GRV is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 GRV?
The MOT on X42 GRV is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 GRV done?
X42 GRV was recorded at 216,507 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,436 miles a year.
Has X42 GRV ever failed its MOT?
No. X42 GRV has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on X42 GRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X42 GRV find?
X42 GRV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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