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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

X44 AVYMOT history

X44 AVY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 286,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

X44 AVY blue 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 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
286,591 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 AVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 AVY was last recorded at 286,591 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2024: 285,050 miles, lower than 286,880 miles on 26 Jan 2023.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
285,794 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
12,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 286,591 miles
  • 2025 – 285,794 miles
  • 2024 – 285,050 miles
  • 2023 – 286,880 miles
  • 2022 – 282,970 miles
  • 2020 – 279,640 miles
  • 2018 – 279,604 miles
  • 2017 – 265,860 miles
  • 2016 – 244,153 miles
  • 2015 – 220,598 miles
  • 2014 – 197,277 miles
  • 2013 – 171,303 miles
  • 2011 – 133,284 miles
  • 2010 – 117,466 miles
  • 2009 – 88,628 miles
  • 2007 – 47,334 miles
  • 2006 – 42,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,591 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,591 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    286,591 miles
    Test number
    930776563121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass285,794 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    285,794 miles
    Test number
    162031450169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass285,050 miles (-1,830)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    285,050 miles
    Test number
    846455249069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))
  4. Pass286,880 miles (+3,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    286,880 miles
    Test number
    954182135233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail283,791 miles (+821)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,791 miles
    Test number
    104031454015
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass282,970 miles (+3,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    282,970 miles
    Test number
    164955801265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass279,640 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    279,640 miles
    Test number
    991747277021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass279,604 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    279,604 miles
    Test number
    876255988912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail279,589 miles (+13,729)3 dangerous10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,589 miles
    Test number
    637108771794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Shock absorbers likely to become detached both sides top bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower kingpin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slight split
    • AdvisoryWipers don't park correctly
  10. Pass265,860 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    265,860 miles
    Test number
    679239097963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail265,852 miles (+21,699)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,852 miles
    Test number
    849091678893
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  12. Pass244,153 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    244,153 miles
    Test number
    183573540525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail244,149 miles (+23,551)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,149 miles
    Test number
    704873915781
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass220,598 miles (+164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    220,598 miles
    Test number
    885980875198
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail220,434 miles (+23,157)14 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,434 miles
    Test number
    308592455124
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass197,277 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    197,277 miles
    Test number
    858533344171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Fail197,274 miles (+25,971)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,274 miles
    Test number
    216958124129
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass171,303 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    171,303 miles
    Test number
    915792243105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHand brake travel
  19. Fail171,303 miles (+38,019)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,303 miles
    Test number
    306190043103
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHand brake travel
  20. Pass133,284 miles (+15,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,284 miles
    Test number
    966406521317
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
  21. Pass117,466 miles (+28,838)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,466 miles
    Test number
    301083450439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,628 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    164180219116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteArm coming from back axle on o/s/r has bush which has moved but no play
  23. Fail88,623 miles (+41,289)12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    462697709196
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteArm coming from back axle on o/s/r has bush which has moved but no play
  24. Pass47,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    404282697257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Fail47,334 miles (+5,046)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    661752697236
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass42,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    750386156184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X44 AVY

Does X44 AVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 AVY is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X44 AVY?
The MOT on X44 AVY is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 AVY done?
X44 AVY was recorded at 286,591 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 12,193 miles a year.
Has X44 AVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 AVY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X44 AVY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X44 AVY find?
X44 AVY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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