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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

X4 MBKMOT history

X4 MBK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

X4 MBK black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,100 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 MBK
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
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 MBK was last recorded at 105,100 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,140 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,960 miles
Average per year
3,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,100 miles
  • 2024 – 100,140 miles
  • 2023 – 96,499 miles
  • 2022 – 94,385 miles
  • 2021 – 93,774 miles
  • 2020 – 92,695 miles
  • 2019 – 91,186 miles
  • 2018 – 89,982 miles
  • 2017 – 88,352 miles
  • 2016 – 85,003 miles
  • 2015 – 77,662 miles
  • 2014 – 75,482 miles
  • 2013 – 73,053 miles
  • 2012 – 69,581 miles
  • 2011 – 66,754 miles
  • 2010 – 64,572 miles
  • 2009 – 58,671 miles
  • 2008 – 50,359 miles
  • 2006 – 39,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,100 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,100 miles (+4,960)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,100 miles
    Test number
    227700896290
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,140 miles (+3,641)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,140 miles
    Test number
    146082444397
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear A Frame Ball Rubber Splitting

  3. Pass96,499 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    435844065247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,385 miles (+611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    718693072517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass93,774 miles (+1,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    412534504266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass92,695 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,695 miles
    Test number
    616176720729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,186 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,186 miles
    Test number
    116407383236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,982 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    149206904012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,352 miles (+3,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    745043731716
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass85,003 miles (+7,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,003 miles
    Test number
    396325399201
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass77,662 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    885359345105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass75,482 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    367083934148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,053 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    726346103149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,581 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    155055822030
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass69,581 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    837415722092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,754 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    139978981063
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass64,572 miles (+5,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    103645000151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,671 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    182657109139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,359 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,359 miles
    Test number
    833136308164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    901083948062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,693 miles (+10,601)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    790159538067
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass39,092 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,092 miles
    Test number
    894123856398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,892 miles (+3,292)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,892 miles
    Test number
    792290146350
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass35,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    141788166073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 MBK

Does X4 MBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 MBK is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X4 MBK?
The MOT on X4 MBK is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 MBK done?
X4 MBK was recorded at 105,100 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
Has X4 MBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 MBK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on X4 MBK 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 MBK find?
X4 MBK passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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