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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X58 YELMOT history

X58 YEL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

X58 YEL blue 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,034 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X58 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X58 YEL was last recorded at 169,034 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2007: 12,465 miles, lower than 110,480 miles on 23 Aug 2006.
  • 15 Sept 2010: 15,944 miles, lower than 152,228 miles on 12 Jan 2009.
  • 25 Mar 2020: 16,703 miles, lower than 166,459 miles on 25 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,996 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
2,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,034 miles
  • 2025 – 168,996 miles
  • 2024 – 168,878 miles
  • 2023 – 168,401 miles
  • 2022 – 167,606 miles
  • 2021 – 167,146 miles
  • 2020 – 16,703 miles
  • 2019 – 166,459 miles
  • 2018 – 165,917 miles
  • 2017 – 165,072 miles
  • 2016 – 163,207 miles
  • 2015 – 161,839 miles
  • 2014 – 160,836 miles
  • 2013 – 159,127 miles
  • 2012 – 155,645 miles
  • 2010 – 15,944 miles
  • 2009 – 152,228 miles
  • 2008 – 13,942 miles
  • 2007 – 12,465 miles
  • 2006 – 110,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,034 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Rear diff leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Central transfer box leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,034 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,034 miles
    Test number
    544196738713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,996 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,996 miles
    Test number
    529042559366
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,878 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,878 miles
    Test number
    240563581064
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front draglink steering arm/bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront diff pinion seal slight weep of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal slight weep of oil
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  4. Fail168,878 miles (+477)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,878 miles
    Test number
    108785914939
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front draglink steering arm/bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront diff pinion seal slight weep of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal slight weep of oil
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  5. Pass168,401 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,401 miles
    Test number
    563632715741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,606 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,606 miles
    Test number
    455745121277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,146 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    167,146 miles
    Test number
    587039279662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,125 miles (+150,422)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,125 miles
    Test number
    158130285029
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high screw at bottom of headlight missing so cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass16,703 miles (-149,756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    16,703 miles
    Test number
    292776333239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,459 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    166,459 miles
    Test number
    136298404829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,917 miles
    Test number
    101072154917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail165,917 miles (+845)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,917 miles
    Test number
    789710430461
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass165,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,072 miles
    Test number
    946469630700
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryCentral transfer box leaking oil
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail165,072 miles (+1,865)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,072 miles
    Test number
    471766704453
    • FailureCentral Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryCentral transfer box leaking oil
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass163,207 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,207 miles
    Test number
    884055712484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass161,839 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    875562456055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail160,836 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    217700434334
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear of engine

  18. Pass160,836 miles (+1,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    739510734395
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear of engine

  19. Pass159,127 miles (+3,482)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    159,127 miles
    Test number
    215883333299
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail155,645 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,645 miles
    Test number
    226253022239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass155,645 miles (+139,701)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,645 miles
    Test number
    306003322423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,944 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,944 miles
    Test number
    262638650259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass15,944 miles (-136,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,944 miles
    Test number
    450428650235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass152,228 miles (+138,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    152,228 miles
    Test number
    193492619024
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass13,942 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,942 miles
    Test number
    312549808035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass12,465 miles (-98,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,465 miles
    Test number
    170109207474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass110,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    110,480 miles
    Test number
    953565436248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X58 YEL

Does X58 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X58 YEL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X58 YEL?
The MOT on X58 YEL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X58 YEL done?
X58 YEL was recorded at 169,034 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
Has X58 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X58 YEL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X58 YEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 9 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X58 YEL find?
X58 YEL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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