Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X439 MECMOT history
X439 MEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 200,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 200,922 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X439 MEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X439 MEC was last recorded at 200,922 miles on 2 May 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 200,645 miles · 8 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 277 miles
- Average per year
- 7,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,922 miles
- 2023 – 200,645 miles
- 2021 – 199,476 miles
- 2020 – 192,811 miles
- 2019 – 184,102 miles
- 2018 – 174,966 miles
- 2017 – 166,045 miles
- 2016 – 158,244 miles
- 2015 – 150,385 miles
- 2014 – 140,447 miles
- 2013 – 129,653 miles
- 2012 – 117,426 miles
- 2011 – 106,199 miles
- 2010 – 94,484 miles
- 2009 – 83,224 miles
- 2008 – 70,692 miles
- 2007 – 58,509 miles
- 2006 – 45,554 miles
- 2005 – 37,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,922 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryAll welding is covered in underseal
- AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
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.
Both front swivel hubs leaking.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,922 miles (+277)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 200,922 miles
- Test number
- 763985518895
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll welding is covered in underseal
- AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass200,645 miles (+1,169)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 200,645 miles
- Test number
- 576924118476
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light is on
- AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass199,476 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 199,476 miles
- Test number
- 610187989155
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail199,476 miles (+6,665)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,476 miles
- Test number
- 413668673183
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass192,811 miles (+8,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 192,811 miles
- Test number
- 847579952774
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass184,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 184,102 miles
- Test number
- 917145911969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,102 miles (+9,136)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,102 miles
- Test number
- 987326326651
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshaped on edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,966 miles (+8,921)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 174,966 miles
- Test number
- 945098045941
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass166,045 miles (+7,801)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 166,045 miles
- Test number
- 337945152720
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass158,244 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 158,244 miles
- Test number
- 613706849392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,061 miles (+7,676)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,061 miles
- Test number
- 757704925222
- FailureNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded crossmember (6.6.1)
Pass150,385 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 150,385 miles
- Test number
- 711719006509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,298 miles (+9,851)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,298 miles
- Test number
- 359476937582
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass140,447 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 140,447 miles
- Test number
- 415824994242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,315 miles (+10,662)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,315 miles
- Test number
- 287608184246
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass129,653 miles (+12,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 129,653 miles
- Test number
- 378912003328
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass117,426 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 117,426 miles
- Test number
- 215017892269
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail117,426 miles (+11,227)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,426 miles
- Test number
- 835287792210
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass106,199 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 106,199 miles
- Test number
- 749013091253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,185 miles (+11,701)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,185 miles
- Test number
- 237052791253
- DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Fail94,484 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,484 miles
- Test number
- 703746980255
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass94,484 miles (+11,260)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 94,484 miles
- Test number
- 791846080267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,224 miles (+12,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 83,224 miles
- Test number
- 644080309387
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass70,692 miles (+12,183)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 70,692 miles
- Test number
- 453849488236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,509 miles (+12,955)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 58,509 miles
- Test number
- 184908497228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,554 miles (+7,860)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 45,554 miles
- Test number
- 760500106380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 37,694 miles
- Test number
- 973115805359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X439 MEC
- Does X439 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X439 MEC is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X439 MEC?
- The MOT on X439 MEC is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X439 MEC done?
- X439 MEC was recorded at 200,922 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 7,963 miles a year.
- Has X439 MEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X439 MEC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on X439 MEC 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 X439 MEC find?
- X439 MEC passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; all welding is covered in underseal; some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened.
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