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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X453 AAPMOT history

X453 AAP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

X453 AAP 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,897 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 AAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 AAP was last recorded at 188,897 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,996 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,901 miles
Average per year
5,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,897 miles
  • 2024 – 185,996 miles
  • 2023 – 182,275 miles
  • 2022 – 178,549 miles
  • 2021 – 174,114 miles
  • 2020 – 169,301 miles
  • 2019 – 167,616 miles
  • 2018 – 163,326 miles
  • 2017 – 157,274 miles
  • 2016 – 150,305 miles
  • 2015 – 145,343 miles
  • 2014 – 141,247 miles
  • 2013 – 137,135 miles
  • 2012 – 132,958 miles
  • 2011 – 125,965 miles
  • 2010 – 119,009 miles
  • 2009 – 111,205 miles
  • 2008 – 105,232 miles
  • 2007 – 91,934 miles
  • 2006 – 78,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,897 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all components

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,897 miles (+2,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,897 miles
    Test number
    687370993439
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all components
  2. Pass185,996 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    185,996 miles
    Test number
    370805588826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,275 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    182,275 miles
    Test number
    929183334589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,549 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,549 miles
    Test number
    102140644903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,114 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,114 miles
    Test number
    859210262092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,301 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,301 miles
    Test number
    690516390623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,616 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,616 miles
    Test number
    771644920109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,326 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    163,326 miles
    Test number
    382335243351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,274 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,274 miles
    Test number
    822960607231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,305 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,305 miles
    Test number
    162019356636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,343 miles (+4,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,343 miles
    Test number
    989774563958
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear bumper (6.1.A.1)
  12. Pass141,247 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,247 miles
    Test number
    826627994272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,135 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,135 miles
    Test number
    766094393241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,958 miles (+6,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,958 miles
    Test number
    115070402307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass125,965 miles (+6,956)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,965 miles
    Test number
    915577771212
    • DangerousO/s/f track rod end cover split and joint very rusty no play found.
  16. Pass119,009 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    119,009 miles
    Test number
    610871470248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,205 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,205 miles
    Test number
    324284979404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,232 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    723413478261
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCoolant level low
  19. Pass105,232 miles (+13,298)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    762253978252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCoolant level low
  20. Pass91,934 miles (+13,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    281649867249
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  21. Pass78,793 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    803540176275
    • NoteRear number plate laminate peeling

Questions about X453 AAP

Does X453 AAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X453 AAP is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X453 AAP?
The MOT on X453 AAP is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X453 AAP done?
X453 AAP was recorded at 188,897 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,740 miles a year.
Has X453 AAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 AAP has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on X453 AAP 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 X453 AAP find?
X453 AAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: underbody corrosion to all components.

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