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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X42 UASMOT history

X42 UAS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

X42 UAS white 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
224,226 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 UAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 UAS was last recorded at 224,226 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,365 miles · 5 May 2025
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
4,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,226 miles
  • 2025 – 223,365 miles
  • 2024 – 219,527 miles
  • 2023 – 215,478 miles
  • 2022 – 211,589 miles
  • 2021 – 208,601 miles
  • 2020 – 206,324 miles
  • 2019 – 202,166 miles
  • 2018 – 197,564 miles
  • 2017 – 192,488 miles
  • 2014 – 188,742 miles
  • 2013 – 186,274 miles
  • 2012 – 182,470 miles
  • 2011 – 177,917 miles
  • 2010 – 171,524 miles
  • 2009 – 165,645 miles
  • 2008 – 157,469 miles
  • 2007 – 146,056 miles
  • 2006 – 136,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,226 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low

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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Various oil leaks from underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,226 miles (+861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    224,226 miles
    Test number
    191276852210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low

  2. Pass223,365 miles (+14)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    223,365 miles
    Test number
    541391901830
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks from underside of vehicle

  3. Fail223,351 miles (+3,824)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,351 miles
    Test number
    136398391153
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks from underside of vehicle

  4. Pass219,527 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    219,527 miles
    Test number
    819434696419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass215,478 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    215,478 miles
    Test number
    282786282650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass211,589 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    211,589 miles
    Test number
    514232318977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass208,601 miles (+2,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,601 miles
    Test number
    816672108766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass206,324 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    206,324 miles
    Test number
    522915250272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass202,166 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    202,166 miles
    Test number
    374496785410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass197,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    197,564 miles
    Test number
    911410042080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySome play in front prop shaft rear joint

  11. Fail197,564 miles (+5,076)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,564 miles
    Test number
    348757515698
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySome play in front prop shaft rear joint

  12. Pass192,488 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    192,488 miles
    Test number
    204822421661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass188,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    188,742 miles
    Test number
    539521384020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail188,742 miles (+2,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,742 miles
    Test number
    616661184065
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass186,274 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    186,274 miles
    Test number
    657818273067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass182,470 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    182,470 miles
    Test number
    105004842459
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F hub seals slightly leaking.
    • NoteN/S/R outrigger slightly corroded

  17. Fail182,470 miles (+4,553)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,470 miles
    Test number
    307624142043
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F hub seals slightly leaking.
    • NoteN/S/R outrigger slightly corroded

  18. Pass177,917 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    177,917 miles
    Test number
    718878371095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in nearside and offside chassis members ,front and rear cross members and out rigers

  19. Fail177,917 miles (+6,393)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,917 miles
    Test number
    605047071008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in nearside and offside chassis members ,front and rear cross members and out rigers

  20. Pass171,524 miles (+5,879)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    171,524 miles
    Test number
    181099070410
    • NoteNearside rear cross member heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside rear axle brake pipe corroding
    • NoteRear chassis weld repairs and corrosion
    • NoteRear floors minor corrosion in places
    • NoteRear outriggers corroding
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
    • NoteSuspension springs corroding

  21. Pass165,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    251210799471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail165,645 miles (+8,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    553650899138
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass157,469 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    157,469 miles
    Test number
    160409618267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Fail157,464 miles (+11,408)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,464 miles
    Test number
    360468218273
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  25. Pass146,056 miles (+9,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    146,056 miles
    Test number
    743520227219
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail136,348 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    342187526288
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass136,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    993947826278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about X42 UAS

Does X42 UAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 UAS is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 UAS?
The MOT on X42 UAS is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 UAS done?
X42 UAS was recorded at 224,226 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
Has X42 UAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 UAS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X42 UAS 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 UAS find?
X42 UAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive from engine; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 1 more.

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