
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X59 GRVMOT history
X59 GRV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,017 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 188,017 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X59 GRV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X59 GRV was last recorded at 188,017 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 188,010 miles · 1 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 7,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 188,017 miles
- 2021 – 181,721 miles
- 2020 – 176,690 miles
- 2017 – 175,366 miles
- 2016 – 165,817 miles
- 2015 – 148,829 miles
- 2014 – 144,800 miles
- 2013 – 139,698 miles
- 2012 – 132,037 miles
- 2011 – 127,485 miles
- 2010 – 121,915 miles
- 2009 – 111,857 miles
- 2008 – 102,063 miles
- 2007 – 92,776 miles
- 2006 – 83,219 miles
- 2005 – 67,279 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,017 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 188,017 miles
- Test number
- 459269992342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,010 miles (+6,289)2 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,010 miles
- Test number
- 846768347728
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorRear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
Pass181,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 181,721 miles
- Test number
- 996057575430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,722 miles (+5,032)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,722 miles
- Test number
- 769534844204
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass176,690 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 176,690 miles
- Test number
- 685316303753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,683 miles (+1,317)4 dangerous8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,683 miles
- Test number
- 270854831097
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass175,366 miles (+9,549)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 175,366 miles
- Test number
- 449538583832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,817 miles (+16,988)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 165,817 miles
- Test number
- 575949242638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,829 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 148,829 miles
- Test number
- 395322243063
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass144,800 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 144,800 miles
- Test number
- 199783864214
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFloor pan corroded and holed by pedals
Fail144,797 miles (+5,099)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,797 miles
- Test number
- 176570564298
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFloor pan corroded and holed by pedals
Pass139,698 miles (+7,661)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 139,698 miles
- Test number
- 597002463291
- NoteFloor corroded in to hole n/s/f, by clutch pedal
- NoteSlight wetness on o/s/r fuel filter
Pass132,037 miles (+4,552)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 132,037 miles
- Test number
- 437049552243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,485 miles (+5,570)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 127,485 miles
- Test number
- 938545741240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f swivel joint seal leaking slightly
- NoteSteering box leaking slightly
Pass121,915 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 121,915 miles
- Test number
- 162436060286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,845 miles (+9,988)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,845 miles
- Test number
- 324991560487
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass111,857 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 111,857 miles
- Test number
- 110145169299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,743 miles (+9,680)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,743 miles
- Test number
- 103512469296
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Pass102,063 miles (+9,287)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 102,063 miles
- Test number
- 102149548264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,776 miles (+9,557)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 92,776 miles
- Test number
- 644734767211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,219 miles (+15,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 83,219 miles
- Test number
- 532240176200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,279 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 67,279 miles
- Test number
- 570230205370
- NoteRear pads about half worn
Questions about X59 GRV
- Does X59 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X59 GRV expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X59 GRV?
- The MOT on X59 GRV expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X59 GRV done?
- X59 GRV was recorded at 188,017 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 7,193 miles a year.
- Has X59 GRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X59 GRV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on X59 GRV 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 GRV find?
- X59 GRV passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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