
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass154,484 miles (+4,924)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,484 miles
- Test number
- 398872320666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,560 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 149,560 miles
- Test number
- 738817819156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass113,293 miles (+5,837)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 113,293 miles
- Test number
- 977941154320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,456 miles (+4,770)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 107,456 miles
- Test number
- 977828753354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,686 miles (+8,231)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 102,686 miles
- Test number
- 417792103048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,455 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 94,455 miles
- Test number
- 966880642126
- NoteOil leak
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
Pass77,492 miles (+16,124)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 77,492 miles
- Test number
- 728090231101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,368 miles (+15,681)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 61,368 miles
- Test number
- 180740330183
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass30,375 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 30,375 miles
- Test number
- 622299328102
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Related registrations
- X4 FEELand Rover Range Rover Sport
- X4 FEFMINI Cooper S
- X4 FELLand Rover Discovery
- X4 FEMFerrari F8 Tributo S-A
- X4 FENFerrari FF V12
- X4 FERFerrari 612 Scaglietti
- X4 FETMercedes-Benz GLA 250 Exclusive Edition E A
- X4 FFAHarley-Davidson Flhxs Street Glide SP 1868 19
- X4 FFCLand Rover Defender SE D Auto
- X4 FFNAudi A3
- X4 FFOJaguar X-Type
- X4 FFSLand Rover Range Rover
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.