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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

X50 FREMOT history

X50 FRE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

X50 FRE 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,661 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 FRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 FRE was last recorded at 55,661 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,601 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
2,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,661 miles
  • 2025 – 54,601 miles
  • 2024 – 52,656 miles
  • 2023 – 50,235 miles
  • 2022 – 47,997 miles
  • 2021 – 45,722 miles
  • 2020 – 42,591 miles
  • 2019 – 39,847 miles
  • 2018 – 38,621 miles
  • 2017 – 34,807 miles
  • 2016 – 32,091 miles
  • 2015 – 28,862 miles
  • 2014 – 25,897 miles
  • 2013 – 21,490 miles
  • 2012 – 17,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,661 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 x track rod end covers perished,....

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge as above..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    993307696356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,661 miles (+1,060)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    163755757413
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass54,601 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    135165057065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Fail54,596 miles (+1,940)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    541304115837
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass52,656 miles (+2,421)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    202101860604
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 x track rod ends. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 1 x track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise to fix 'dust' covers.
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass50,235 miles (+2,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,235 miles
    Test number
    976235320355
    • AdvisoryFront 3 x track rod end dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
  7. Pass47,997 miles (+2,275)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,997 miles
    Test number
    739946488468
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads getting low
  8. Pass45,722 miles (+182)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,722 miles
    Test number
    515600968956
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 x track rod end covers perished,.... (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge as above.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt.... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail45,540 miles (+2,949)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    233642676843
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint above rear diff' bolted on a suspension arm.... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (standard 13" ) (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 x track rod end covers perished,.... (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge as above.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt.... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass42,591 miles (+2,744)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    134626398729
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle centre top joint 'dust cover' deteriorated.... (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 2 x track rod ends 'dust covers' perished....
  11. Pass39,847 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    397923327584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,621 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    567492026812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,807 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    746574451102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,091 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,091 miles
    Test number
    569967932723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,862 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,862 miles
    Test number
    369058998964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,897 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    725950784283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,490 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    177371883218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,364 miles
    Test number
    408199872231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 FRE

Does X50 FRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 FRE is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 FRE?
The MOT on X50 FRE is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 FRE done?
X50 FRE was recorded at 55,661 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 2,724 miles a year.
Has X50 FRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 FRE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X50 FRE 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 FRE find?
X50 FRE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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