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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

X4 FESMOT history

X4 FES is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

X4 FES grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
154,484 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 FES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 FES was last recorded at 154,484 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 4,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,560 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,924 miles
Average per year
9,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 154,484 miles
  • 2020 – 149,560 miles
  • 2018 – 142,921 miles
  • 2017 – 136,538 miles
  • 2016 – 130,287 miles
  • 2015 – 121,948 miles
  • 2014 – 113,293 miles
  • 2013 – 107,456 miles
  • 2012 – 94,455 miles
  • 2011 – 77,492 miles
  • 2010 – 61,368 miles
  • 2009 – 45,687 miles
  • 2008 – 30,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,484 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,484 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,484 miles
    Test number
    398872320666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,560 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,560 miles
    Test number
    738817819156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,555 miles (+6,634)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,555 miles
    Test number
    464890811625
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear join leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nut loose. (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass142,921 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,921 miles
    Test number
    875804687847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail142,912 miles (+6,374)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,912 miles
    Test number
    808984680584
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass136,538 miles (+6,242)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,538 miles
    Test number
    497221944404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Pass130,296 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    985628193957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Fail130,287 miles (+8,339)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,287 miles
    Test number
    794659044640
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush onto axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pedal anti slip slightlyworn
  9. Pass121,948 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,948 miles
    Test number
    670422678512
    • 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)
  10. Fail121,945 miles (+8,652)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    906813817852
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
  11. Pass113,293 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,293 miles
    Test number
    977941154320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,456 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    977828753354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,686 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,686 miles
    Test number
    417792103048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,455 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    966880642126
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail94,455 miles (+16,963)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    957155532189
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHorn tone poor
  16. Pass77,492 miles (+16,124)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,492 miles
    Test number
    728090231101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,368 miles (+15,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    180740330183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,687 miles (+15,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    194641639113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass30,375 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,375 miles
    Test number
    622299328102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,371 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    941553328127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about X4 FES

Does X4 FES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X4 FES expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X4 FES?
The MOT on X4 FES expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X4 FES done?
X4 FES was recorded at 154,484 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 9,134 miles a year.
Has X4 FES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 FES has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on X4 FES 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 FES find?
X4 FES passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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