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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X59 CFOMOT history

X59 CFO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

X59 CFO 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,915 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 CFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 CFO was last recorded at 179,915 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,917 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
998 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,915 miles
  • 2025 – 178,917 miles
  • 2024 – 171,711 miles
  • 2023 – 164,028 miles
  • 2022 – 156,990 miles
  • 2021 – 151,406 miles
  • 2020 – 149,269 miles
  • 2019 – 147,853 miles
  • 2018 – 146,431 miles
  • 2017 – 145,838 miles
  • 2016 – 145,831 miles
  • 2015 – 144,313 miles
  • 2014 – 141,517 miles
  • 2013 – 138,271 miles
  • 2012 – 134,641 miles
  • 2011 – 130,552 miles
  • 2010 – 128,340 miles
  • 2008 – 113,765 miles
  • 2007 – 104,995 miles
  • 2006 – 89,001 miles
  • 2005 – 74,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,915 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,915 miles (+998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,915 miles
    Test number
    985860860237
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,917 miles (+7,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,917 miles
    Test number
    315775851042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,711 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,711 miles
    Test number
    342687818407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail171,701 miles (+7,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,701 miles
    Test number
    649211232929
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass164,028 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,028 miles
    Test number
    965437907240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,990 miles (+5,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,990 miles
    Test number
    752334084112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,406 miles
    Test number
    434178602694
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail151,406 miles (+2,137)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,406 miles
    Test number
    121365290045
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass149,269 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    969589404088
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail149,249 miles (+1,396)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,249 miles
    Test number
    179034365150
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass147,853 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,853 miles
    Test number
    642903102225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass146,431 miles (+593)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,431 miles
    Test number
    141914899501
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion mountings both sides under bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front on calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass145,838 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,838 miles
    Test number
    250870745954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,831 miles (+1,518)8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,831 miles
    Test number
    522685916301
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of a triangle bush mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member corroded through (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front brake pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both nearside and offside (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside B post facing panel corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail bowed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spanner arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside triangle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass144,313 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,313 miles
    Test number
    326857429833
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOSF seatbelt seatbelt stalk cover
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rear UJ worn
    • AdvisorySlight noise from OS front hub

  16. Fail144,313 miles (+2,796)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,313 miles
    Test number
    991268365957
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOSF seatbelt seatbelt stalk cover
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rear UJ worn
    • AdvisorySlight noise from OS front hub

  17. Pass141,517 miles (+3,246)10 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,517 miles
    Test number
    417439474256
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside rear chassis rail starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split on the very end
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteRear cross member starting to corrode
    • NoteRear propshaft rear u/j worn
    • NoteSteering drop arm joint cover deteriorated

  18. Pass138,271 miles (+3,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    138,271 miles
    Test number
    396072583232
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  19. Pass134,641 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,641 miles
    Test number
    306980772433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass130,552 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,552 miles
    Test number
    729342771259
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass128,340 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    384031280256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass123,018 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    123,018 miles
    Test number
    680856600018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,765 miles (+8,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,765 miles
    Test number
    394432148215
    • NoteFront seat belts have slight damage

  24. Pass104,995 miles (+15,994)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    612935557234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside door mirror insecure
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

  25. Pass89,001 miles (+14,888)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    270610176266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    830710875287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,113 miles (+12)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    384089765237
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail74,101 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    270244865224
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about X59 CFO

Does X59 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 CFO is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X59 CFO?
The MOT on X59 CFO is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 CFO done?
X59 CFO was recorded at 179,915 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has X59 CFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 CFO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X59 CFO 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 X59 CFO find?
X59 CFO passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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