Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X48 GRVMOT history
X48 GRV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 143,423 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X48 GRV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 26 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X48 GRV was last recorded at 143,423 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,688 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,735 miles
- Average per year
- 4,807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,423 miles
- 2025 – 137,688 miles
- 2024 – 131,409 miles
- 2023 – 125,085 miles
- 2022 – 120,145 miles
- 2021 – 114,436 miles
- 2020 – 110,134 miles
- 2019 – 106,225 miles
- 2018 – 103,123 miles
- 2017 – 99,269 miles
- 2016 – 95,197 miles
- 2015 – 91,491 miles
- 2014 – 89,729 miles
- 2013 – 87,225 miles
- 2012 – 83,009 miles
- 2010 – 75,812 miles
- 2009 – 69,526 miles
- 2008 – 64,089 miles
- 2007 – 57,040 miles
- 2006 – 47,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,423 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 143,423 miles
- Test number
- 377573493204
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail143,423 miles (+5,735)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,423 miles
- Test number
- 936689692024
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,688 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 137,688 miles
- Test number
- 438636866682
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail137,688 miles (+6,279)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,688 miles
- Test number
- 273005353129
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass131,409 miles (+6,324)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 131,409 miles
- Test number
- 958908624472
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking not excessively
Pass125,085 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,085 miles
- Test number
- 463839345571
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail125,080 miles (+4,935)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,080 miles
- Test number
- 963059441540
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,145 miles (+5,709)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,145 miles
- Test number
- 117275443295
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame at rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
Pass114,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 114,436 miles
- Test number
- 166130111798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,436 miles (+4,302)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,436 miles
- Test number
- 775878949901
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass110,134 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 110,134 miles
- Test number
- 776050181065
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak from o/s rear of engine
- AdvisoryTail exhaust flange getting rusty
Pass106,225 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 106,225 miles
- Test number
- 576944384004
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tractor joint slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tractor joint slight oil leak
Pass103,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,123 miles
- Test number
- 907368441345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,119 miles (+3,850)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,119 miles
- Test number
- 471980572591
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass99,269 miles (+4,072)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 99,269 miles
- Test number
- 615350614588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,197 miles (+3,706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 95,197 miles
- Test number
- 729114449399
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack in tread
- AdvisoryExhaust system getting very rusty
Pass91,491 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 91,491 miles
- Test number
- 751239222498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,729 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 89,729 miles
- Test number
- 789373334263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,720 miles (+2,495)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,720 miles
- Test number
- 307291634461
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Pass87,225 miles (+4,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,225 miles
- Test number
- 628510843267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,009 miles (+7,197)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 83,009 miles
- Test number
- 806581042239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,812 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 75,812 miles
- Test number
- 394275080239
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail75,812 miles (+6,286)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,812 miles
- Test number
- 701075980265
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass69,526 miles (+5,437)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 69,526 miles
- Test number
- 810107249202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,089 miles (+7,049)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 64,089 miles
- Test number
- 462998028291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,040 miles (+9,700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 57,040 miles
- Test number
- 802866137247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass47,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 47,340 miles
- Test number
- 160116536289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X48 GRV
- Does X48 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X48 GRV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X48 GRV?
- The MOT on X48 GRV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X48 GRV done?
- X48 GRV was recorded at 143,423 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
- Has X48 GRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X48 GRV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on X48 GRV 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 X48 GRV find?
- X48 GRV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.
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