Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X463 FAWMOT history
X463 FAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 136,546 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X463 FAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X463 FAW was last recorded at 136,546 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Apr 2012: 74,597 miles, lower than 85,568 miles on 26 Apr 2011.
- 8 Jun 2020: 124,650 miles, lower than 125,059 miles on 18 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,705 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,841 miles
- Average per year
- 4,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,546 miles
- 2024 – 133,705 miles
- 2023 – 128,941 miles
- 2022 – 125,263 miles
- 2021 – 124,753 miles
- 2020 – 124,650 miles
- 2019 – 125,059 miles
- 2017 – 121,593 miles
- 2016 – 118,617 miles
- 2015 – 114,065 miles
- 2014 – 110,544 miles
- 2013 – 104,303 miles
- 2012 – 74,597 miles
- 2011 – 85,568 miles
- 2010 – 74,980 miles
- 2009 – 64,087 miles
- 2008 – 54,048 miles
- 2007 – 47,799 miles
- 2006 – 39,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,546 miles
- AdvisoryOffside front under floor corroded not within prescribed area
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
All tyres outer sidewalls badly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front brake discs worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF OSR NSR Cracking & perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,546 miles (+2,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 136,546 miles
- Test number
- 221002419683
- AdvisoryOffside front under floor corroded not within prescribed area
Pass133,705 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 133,705 miles
- Test number
- 801406115152
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll tyres outer sidewalls badly perished
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Fail133,701 miles (+4,760)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,701 miles
- Test number
- 690926232809
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll tyres outer sidewalls badly perished
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Pass128,941 miles (+3,678)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 128,941 miles
- Test number
- 730778583798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,263 miles (+188)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 125,263 miles
- Test number
- 417955453289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,075 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 125,075 miles
- Test number
- 224666782258
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF OSR NSR Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail125,073 miles (+320)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,073 miles
- Test number
- 895354915184
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF OSR NSR Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,753 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,753 miles
- Test number
- 305350448240
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both tyres feathering
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
Fail124,753 miles (+103)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,753 miles
- Test number
- 282665956278
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both tyres feathering
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
Pass124,650 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 124,650 miles
- Test number
- 717698922878
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,650 miles (-409)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,650 miles
- Test number
- 861125250721
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,059 miles (+1,008)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 125,059 miles
- Test number
- 220500605611
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail124,051 miles (+2,458)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,051 miles
- Test number
- 701363741626
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass121,593 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 121,593 miles
- Test number
- 386895072420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,591 miles (+2,974)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,591 miles
- Test number
- 534119452983
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass118,617 miles (+4,552)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 118,617 miles
- Test number
- 578271052315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,065 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 114,065 miles
- Test number
- 535902585008
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail114,064 miles (+3,520)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,064 miles
- Test number
- 496372985081
- DangerousCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass110,544 miles (+6,241)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 110,544 miles
- Test number
- 896066034035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,303 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 104,303 miles
- Test number
- 439713893081
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail104,303 miles (+29,706)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,303 miles
- Test number
- 827667883038
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,597 miles (-10,971)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,597 miles
- Test number
- 465451102130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,568 miles (+10,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 85,568 miles
- Test number
- 378566611199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,980 miles (+10,893)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,980 miles
- Test number
- 893272100123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,087 miles (+10,039)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,087 miles
- Test number
- 474116109157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,048 miles
- Test number
- 283921828438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,048 miles (+6,249)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,048 miles
- Test number
- 413051428154
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail47,799 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,799 miles
- Test number
- 701560427185
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass47,799 miles (+8,191)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 47,799 miles
- Test number
- 981490827196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 39,608 miles
- Test number
- 714104516108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X463 FAW
- Does X463 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X463 FAW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X463 FAW?
- The MOT on X463 FAW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X463 FAW done?
- X463 FAW was recorded at 136,546 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
- Has X463 FAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X463 FAW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on X463 FAW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X463 FAW find?
- X463 FAW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front under floor corroded not within prescribed area.
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