Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
X44 CESMOT history
X44 CES is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 132,328 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X44 CES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X44 CES was last recorded at 132,328 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,313 miles · 23 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 4,795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,328 miles
- 2025 – 130,395 miles
- 2024 – 127,688 miles
- 2023 – 125,315 miles
- 2022 – 122,724 miles
- 2021 – 121,080 miles
- 2020 – 114,069 miles
- 2019 – 112,195 miles
- 2018 – 108,309 miles
- 2017 – 105,471 miles
- 2016 – 102,665 miles
- 2015 – 98,008 miles
- 2014 – 92,546 miles
- 2013 – 89,596 miles
- 2012 – 86,417 miles
- 2011 – 80,962 miles
- 2010 – 76,589 miles
- 2009 – 64,178 miles
- 2008 – 54,843 miles
- 2007 – 42,355 miles
- 2006 – 33,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,328 miles
- AdvisoryNearside footwell corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear seat belts not checked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,328 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 132,328 miles
- Test number
- 638139460978
- AdvisoryNearside footwell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Fail132,313 miles (+1,918)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,313 miles
- Test number
- 629121889295
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside footwell corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Pass130,395 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 130,395 miles
- Test number
- 234364539256
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Fail130,388 miles (+2,700)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,388 miles
- Test number
- 869095778214
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Pass127,688 miles (+2,373)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 127,688 miles
- Test number
- 522212928618
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r and centre rear seats and belts not tested
Pass125,315 miles (+2,591)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 125,315 miles
- Test number
- 516466386603
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear 'A' frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Pass122,724 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,724 miles
- Test number
- 783184727557
- AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked
Fail122,709 miles (+1,629)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,709 miles
- Test number
- 708227664015
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked
Pass121,080 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 121,080 miles
- Test number
- 327076488856
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,069 miles (+7,000)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,069 miles
- Test number
- 781065111387
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,069 miles (+1,874)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,069 miles
- Test number
- 380376454208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,195 miles (+3,886)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 112,195 miles
- Test number
- 946622959785
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,309 miles (+2,838)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,309 miles
- Test number
- 973761087741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,471 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 105,471 miles
- Test number
- 992146106114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,665 miles (+4,657)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,665 miles
- Test number
- 121214530867
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass98,008 miles (+5,462)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,008 miles
- Test number
- 621843602561
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass92,546 miles (+2,950)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 92,546 miles
- Test number
- 565939954292
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,596 miles (+3,179)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 89,596 miles
- Test number
- 669411743209
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass86,417 miles (+5,455)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 86,417 miles
- Test number
- 599376252259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,962 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 80,962 miles
- Test number
- 489420351222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,589 miles (+5,505)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,589 miles
- Test number
- 613246960292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,084 miles (+6,906)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,084 miles
- Test number
- 264291860086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,178 miles (+9,335)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 64,178 miles
- Test number
- 100226179495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,843 miles (+12,488)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,843 miles
- Test number
- 974010978074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,355 miles (+8,576)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 42,355 miles
- Test number
- 372215867036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 33,779 miles
- Test number
- 933755566061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X44 CES
- Does X44 CES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 CES is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X44 CES?
- The MOT on X44 CES is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X44 CES done?
- X44 CES was recorded at 132,328 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
- Has X44 CES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X44 CES has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X44 CES 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 X44 CES find?
- X44 CES passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside footwell corroded; offside rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.
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