Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
X50 BLLMOT history
X50 BLL is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,897 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 103,897 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,099 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X50 BLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X50 BLL was last recorded at 103,897 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 5,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,601 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,296 miles
- Average per year
- 6,099 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,897 miles
- 2024 – 98,601 miles
- 2023 – 91,831 miles
- 2022 – 86,207 miles
- 2021 – 80,971 miles
- 2020 – 74,344 miles
- 2019 – 68,097 miles
- 2018 – 59,406 miles
- 2017 – 47,530 miles
- 2016 – 35,894 miles
- 2015 – 33,220 miles
- 2014 – 29,546 miles
- 2013 – 25,364 miles
- 2012 – 21,520 miles
- 2011 – 14,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,897 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 2022
- 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
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,897 miles (+5,296)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 103,897 miles
- Test number
- 171927250765
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,601 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 98,601 miles
- Test number
- 634144820541
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play in ball jint
Fail98,601 miles (+6,770)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,601 miles
- Test number
- 945332648338
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play in ball jint
Pass91,831 miles (+5,624)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 91,831 miles
- Test number
- 683261386133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,207 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,207 miles
- Test number
- 585273347488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,206 miles (+5,235)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,206 miles
- Test number
- 426158732253
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass80,971 miles (+6,627)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,971 miles
- Test number
- 350825414824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,344 miles (+6,247)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 74,344 miles
- Test number
- 585958747031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,097 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,097 miles
- Test number
- 514338597456
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail68,071 miles (+8,665)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,071 miles
- Test number
- 869167805518
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,406 miles (+123)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 59,406 miles
- Test number
- 895194683287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail59,283 miles (+11,753)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,283 miles
- Test number
- 506513374772
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,530 miles (+11,636)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 47,530 miles
- Test number
- 484733302266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,894 miles (+2,674)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 35,894 miles
- Test number
- 794402577379
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,220 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 33,220 miles
- Test number
- 135790705124
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass29,546 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 29,546 miles
- Test number
- 195991874425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,435 miles (+4,071)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,435 miles
- Test number
- 757984764032
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNsf swivel joint damp
Pass25,364 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 25,364 miles
- Test number
- 559615263020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,520 miles (+7,214)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 21,520 miles
- Test number
- 986786672081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 14,306 miles
- Test number
- 237320471065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X50 BLL
- Does X50 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 BLL is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X50 BLL?
- The MOT on X50 BLL is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X50 BLL done?
- X50 BLL was recorded at 103,897 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,099 miles a year.
- Has X50 BLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X50 BLL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on X50 BLL 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 X50 BLL find?
- X50 BLL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 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; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, and 5 more.
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