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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

X4 USGMOT history

X4 USG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

X4 USG green 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 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,307 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 USG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 USG was last recorded at 162,307 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,660 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,647 miles
Average per year
5,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,307 miles
  • 2025 – 154,660 miles
  • 2024 – 146,986 miles
  • 2023 – 142,080 miles
  • 2022 – 138,386 miles
  • 2021 – 134,500 miles
  • 2019 – 126,496 miles
  • 2018 – 122,579 miles
  • 2017 – 115,471 miles
  • 2016 – 111,716 miles
  • 2015 – 106,537 miles
  • 2014 – 101,268 miles
  • 2013 – 96,805 miles
  • 2012 – 89,616 miles
  • 2011 – 78,246 miles
  • 2010 – 68,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,307 miles
  • 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,307 miles (+7,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,307 miles
    Test number
    851097253840
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,660 miles (+7,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,660 miles
    Test number
    847015815603
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,986 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,986 miles
    Test number
    195659015670
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail146,986 miles (+4,906)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,986 miles
    Test number
    606513323838
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,080 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,080 miles
    Test number
    778301544649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,386 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,386 miles
    Test number
    260551172764
    • AdvisoryTRANS BOX VERY SMALL OIL LEAK

  7. Pass134,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,500 miles
    Test number
    947626588858
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from g/box

  8. Fail134,500 miles (+8,004)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,500 miles
    Test number
    306904259912
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from g/box

  9. Pass126,496 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,496 miles
    Test number
    116195630851
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF caliper link pipes, centre to rear pipe, NSF and OSF brake pipes all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged NSF and OSF caliper link pipes slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing (actually on the floor)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR spring mounting plates/brackets corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF kingpin has slight play, but not considered excessive or affecting steering on road test
    • AdvisoryNSF swivel joint is dry, seal damaged
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable Arm running along the rear of front axle is slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has all over light corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,496 miles (+3,917)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,496 miles
    Test number
    853478724143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF caliper link pipes, centre to rear pipe, NSF and OSF brake pipes all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged NSF and OSF caliper link pipes slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing (actually on the floor)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR spring mounting plates/brackets corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF kingpin has slight play, but not considered excessive or affecting steering on road test
    • AdvisoryNSF swivel joint is dry, seal damaged
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable Arm running along the rear of front axle is slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has all over light corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,579 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    634470294197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail122,579 miles (+7,108)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    328658982676
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper park (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass115,471 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    542095786334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,716 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,716 miles
    Test number
    541064745725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,537 miles (+5,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,537 miles
    Test number
    226977665183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass101,268 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,268 miles
    Test number
    636243744124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,805 miles (+7,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,805 miles
    Test number
    576216633148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass89,616 miles (+11,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    569172042161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass78,246 miles (+9,789)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    395458331115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f axle swivel joint oilseal leaking

  20. Pass68,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    682157090033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 USG

Does X4 USG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 USG is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 USG?
The MOT on X4 USG is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 USG done?
X4 USG was recorded at 162,307 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,741 miles a year.
Has X4 USG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 USG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X4 USG 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 USG find?
X4 USG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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