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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X457 ORHMOT history

X457 ORH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

X457 ORH 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,510 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 ORH
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
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 ORH was last recorded at 163,510 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,629 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,881 miles
Average per year
6,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,510 miles
  • 2025 – 160,629 miles
  • 2024 – 150,335 miles
  • 2021 – 139,394 miles
  • 2020 – 128,454 miles
  • 2019 – 117,931 miles
  • 2018 – 105,946 miles
  • 2017 – 95,493 miles
  • 2016 – 84,130 miles
  • 2014 – 73,194 miles
  • 2012 – 69,581 miles
  • 2011 – 66,526 miles
  • 2010 – 61,652 miles
  • 2009 – 56,500 miles
  • 2008 – 53,067 miles
  • 2007 – 46,302 miles
  • 2006 – 37,475 miles
  • 2005 – 30,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,510 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,510 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,510 miles
    Test number
    690936894040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,629 miles (+10,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    160,629 miles
    Test number
    385099589189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,335 miles (+10,941)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,335 miles
    Test number
    612190811429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,394 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,394 miles
    Test number
    317780374800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,454 miles (+10,523)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,454 miles
    Test number
    264399171365
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass117,931 miles (+11,985)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    177753382061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,946 miles (+10,453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    840059881544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,493 miles (+11,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,493 miles
    Test number
    206149966601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded

  9. Pass84,130 miles (+5,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,130 miles
    Test number
    890905145834
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass78,413 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    541696870486
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass73,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    876878764290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Fail73,194 miles (+3,613)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    485136164202
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass69,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    345152812427
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail69,581 miles (+3,055)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    935072202297
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass66,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,526 miles
    Test number
    435433991142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail66,526 miles (+4,874)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,526 miles
    Test number
    846353691126
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,652 miles (+5,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    892782840134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass56,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,500 miles
    Test number
    960641849197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,500 miles (+3,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,500 miles
    Test number
    270971949402
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  20. Pass53,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,067 miles
    Test number
    894692568290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,067 miles (+6,765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,067 miles
    Test number
    204381368276
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass46,302 miles (+8,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,302 miles
    Test number
    544547467286
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass37,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    741372676283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,475 miles (+7,367)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    381042076476
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass30,108 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    294794375222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

Questions about X457 ORH

Does X457 ORH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 ORH is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X457 ORH?
The MOT on X457 ORH is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X457 ORH done?
X457 ORH was recorded at 163,510 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,373 miles a year.
Has X457 ORH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 ORH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on X457 ORH 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 X457 ORH find?
X457 ORH passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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