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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

X4 BLKMOT history

X4 BLK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

X4 BLK black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,820 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 BLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 BLK was last recorded at 127,820 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,814 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,820 miles
  • 2024 – 127,814 miles
  • 2023 – 126,681 miles
  • 2020 – 126,675 miles
  • 2019 – 123,666 miles
  • 2018 – 120,523 miles
  • 2016 – 120,336 miles
  • 2015 – 110,149 miles
  • 2014 – 91,481 miles
  • 2013 – 85,070 miles
  • 2012 – 62,249 miles
  • 2011 – 49,587 miles
  • 2010 – 33,817 miles
  • 2009 – 33,815 miles
  • 2008 – 33,111 miles
  • 2007 – 26,340 miles
  • 2006 – 19,046 miles
  • 2005 – 13,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front HUB SEAL HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
  • AdvisoryOffside Front HUB SEAL HAS SILGHT OIL LEAK

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear hub damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak at rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,820 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    791178906750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HUB SEAL HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HUB SEAL HAS SILGHT OIL LEAK

  2. Pass127,814 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,814 miles
    Test number
    149932170428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,681 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,681 miles
    Test number
    602241131086
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail126,681 miles (+6)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,681 miles
    Test number
    846360881639
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass126,675 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    270713611880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail126,675 miles (+3,009)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    316954883698
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass123,666 miles (+3,143)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,666 miles
    Test number
    333685777380
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre chassis crossmember starting to corrode

  8. Pass120,523 miles (+187)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    155696139920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from offside rear hub

  9. Pass120,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    894627560643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear of engine

  10. Fail120,336 miles (+10,187)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    604128976056
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear of engine

  11. Pass110,149 miles (+18,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    718448000785
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass91,481 miles (+6,411)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    825595724359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass85,070 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    468400743404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail85,069 miles (+22,820)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    967857333300
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass62,249 miles (+12,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    978938592268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,587 miles (+15,770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    815288921343
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish

  17. Pass33,817 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    423853830381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass33,815 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    620263109355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,111 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    921846908348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,340 miles (+7,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,340 miles
    Test number
    670652107323
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass19,046 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,046 miles
    Test number
    303215906380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,954 miles
    Test number
    630710205345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 BLK

Does X4 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 BLK is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 BLK?
The MOT on X4 BLK is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 BLK done?
X4 BLK was recorded at 127,820 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,612 miles a year.
Has X4 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 BLK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X4 BLK 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 X4 BLK find?
X4 BLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front hub seal has slight oil leak; offside front hub seal has silght oil leak.

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