
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,500 cc
X438 GWHMOT history
X438 GWH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 173,681 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X438 GWH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X438 GWH was last recorded at 173,681 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Mar 2021: 154,230 miles, lower than 154,274 miles on 8 Mar 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 173,542 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 139 miles
- Average per year
- 7,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,681 miles
- 2024 – 167,035 miles
- 2023 – 163,126 miles
- 2021 – 154,230 miles
- 2019 – 146,439 miles
- 2018 – 141,741 miles
- 2017 – 138,179 miles
- 2016 – 132,355 miles
- 2015 – 126,344 miles
- 2014 – 121,287 miles
- 2013 – 116,188 miles
- 2012 – 108,991 miles
- 2009 – 84,199 miles
- 2008 – 55,729 miles
- 2006 – 27,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,681 miles (+139)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 173,681 miles
- Test number
- 323817087454
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail173,542 miles (+6,507)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,542 miles
- Test number
- 735724575706
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,035 miles (+3,909)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 167,035 miles
- Test number
- 850385478882
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass163,126 miles (+8,896)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 163,126 miles
- Test number
- 739631265055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,230 miles (-44)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 154,230 miles
- Test number
- 239904859676
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Fail154,274 miles (+7,835)5 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,274 miles
- Test number
- 667269460859
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Pass146,439 miles (+4,698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,439 miles
- Test number
- 503862301123
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Pass141,741 miles (+3,562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 141,741 miles
- Test number
- 389421245855
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,179 miles (+30)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 138,179 miles
- Test number
- 130799520035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail138,149 miles (+5,794)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,149 miles
- Test number
- 958932888918
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass132,355 miles (+222)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 132,355 miles
- Test number
- 856808716223
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside rear indicator has temporary rep`ir
- AdvisoryOffside outrigger corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Fail132,133 miles (+5,789)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,133 miles
- Test number
- 605051449336
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside rear indicator has temporary rep`ir
- AdvisoryOffside outrigger corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass126,344 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,344 miles
- Test number
- 298021325477
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail126,344 miles (+5,057)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,344 miles
- Test number
- 356551025172
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass121,287 miles (+295)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 121,287 miles
- Test number
- 435508324129
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail120,992 miles (+4,804)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,992 miles
- Test number
- 205407904124
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass116,188 miles (+151)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 116,188 miles
- Test number
- 299164913480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail116,037 miles (+7,046)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,037 miles
- Test number
- 519554393031
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass108,991 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 108,991 miles
- Test number
- 349739632073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,989 miles (+24,790)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,989 miles
- Test number
- 976007732094
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass84,199 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 84,199 miles
- Test number
- 504287849069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,198 miles (+28,469)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,198 miles
- Test number
- 102574549050
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteClucth pedal rubber missing
Pass55,729 miles (+28,344)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 55,729 miles
- Test number
- 884641228023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 27,385 miles
- Test number
- 512235856322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X438 GWH
- Does X438 GWH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X438 GWH expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X438 GWH?
- The MOT on X438 GWH expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X438 GWH done?
- X438 GWH was recorded at 173,681 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
- Has X438 GWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X438 GWH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on X438 GWH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X438 GWH find?
- X438 GWH passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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