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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

X44 SPYMOT history

X44 SPY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

X44 SPY green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,021 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 SPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 SPY was last recorded at 65,021 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 6,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,673 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,348 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,021 miles
  • 2023 – 58,673 miles
  • 2022 – 53,879 miles
  • 2021 – 49,819 miles
  • 2020 – 48,304 miles
  • 2019 – 45,584 miles
  • 2018 – 43,843 miles
  • 2017 – 42,652 miles
  • 2016 – 38,532 miles
  • 2015 – 32,257 miles
  • 2014 – 26,823 miles
  • 2013 – 22,277 miles
  • 2012 – 17,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,021 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,021 miles (+6,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    838066103289
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass58,673 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    868551599671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,879 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    944762942517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,819 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    558176544065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,304 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    291365921958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,584 miles (+1,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    865354918638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    214998079391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in mud underneath, all components cannot be visually inspected

  8. Fail43,843 miles (+1,191)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    268755519576
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in mud underneath, all components cannot be visually inspected

  9. Pass42,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,652 miles
    Test number
    420298909850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  10. Fail42,652 miles (+4,120)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,652 miles
    Test number
    570708121878
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  11. Pass38,532 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,532 miles
    Test number
    483778642980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,257 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    959092635141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail32,225 miles (+5,402)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    246539315473
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,823 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    936577894079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,277 miles
    Test number
    498312413126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail22,277 miles (+5,254)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,277 miles
    Test number
    859432213119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass17,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,023 miles
    Test number
    616130812147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X44 SPY

Does X44 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 SPY is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X44 SPY?
The MOT on X44 SPY is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 SPY done?
X44 SPY was recorded at 65,021 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has X44 SPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 SPY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2018.
Has the mileage on X44 SPY 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 SPY find?
X44 SPY passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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