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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X59 LNTMOT history

X59 LNT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 231,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

X59 LNT 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
231,933 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
8,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 LNT
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
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 LNT was last recorded at 231,933 miles on 6 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,921 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,933 miles
  • 2025 – 229,625 miles
  • 2023 – 227,470 miles
  • 2022 – 226,313 miles
  • 2021 – 221,504 miles
  • 2020 – 215,223 miles
  • 2019 – 206,575 miles
  • 2018 – 198,327 miles
  • 2017 – 191,351 miles
  • 2016 – 183,705 miles
  • 2015 – 176,136 miles
  • 2014 – 166,540 miles
  • 2013 – 154,649 miles
  • 2012 – 145,149 miles
  • 2011 – 134,621 miles
  • 2010 – 118,950 miles
  • 2009 – 104,162 miles
  • 2008 – 93,661 miles
  • 2007 – 76,845 miles
  • 2006 – 63,579 miles
  • 2005 – 48,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass231,933 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    231,933 miles
    Test number
    289925062827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail231,921 miles (+2,296)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,921 miles
    Test number
    301948907397
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis inside edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis bottom and inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass229,625 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    229,625 miles
    Test number
    945595766127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail229,620 miles (+2,150)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,620 miles
    Test number
    773875338081
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass227,470 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    227,470 miles
    Test number
    982806576269
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Fail227,443 miles (+1,130)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,443 miles
    Test number
    741939709513
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass226,313 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    226,313 miles
    Test number
    714102871683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail226,311 miles (+4,807)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,311 miles
    Test number
    259216485374
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Noise from driveshaft

  9. Pass221,504 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    221,504 miles
    Test number
    395585360013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail221,501 miles (+6,278)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,501 miles
    Test number
    950028649643
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass215,223 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    215,223 miles
    Test number
    281632082183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass206,575 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,575 miles
    Test number
    210133005652
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail206,574 miles (+8,247)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,574 miles
    Test number
    908480728291
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass198,327 miles (+6,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    198,327 miles
    Test number
    502293716786
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. Pass191,351 miles (+7,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    191,351 miles
    Test number
    245527622744
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Front propshaft universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  16. Pass183,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    183,705 miles
    Test number
    961805339475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail183,704 miles (+22)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,704 miles
    Test number
    295480983154
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail183,682 miles (+7,546)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,682 miles
    Test number
    304105834259
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass176,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    176,136 miles
    Test number
    911310151147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail176,136 miles (+9,596)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,136 miles
    Test number
    432672964621
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass166,540 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    166,540 miles
    Test number
    427192734478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCenter body mount exessivly corroded
    • NoteExessive corrosion to nearside rear cross member but is not in a piscribed area
    • NotePlastic cover missing on offside seat belt buckel

  22. Fail166,540 miles (+11,891)10 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,540 miles
    Test number
    118471634304
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter body mount exessivly corroded
    • NoteExessive corrosion to nearside rear cross member but is not in a piscribed area
    • NotePlastic cover missing on offside seat belt buckel

  23. Pass154,649 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    154,649 miles
    Test number
    478624223374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExessive corrosion to nearside rear but no in a piscribed area
    • NoteOuter plastic cover missing from offside front seatbelt fastner but still in a good working order

  24. Fail154,649 miles (+9,500)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,649 miles
    Test number
    806634823374
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExessive corrosion to nearside rear but no in a piscribed area
    • NoteOuter plastic cover missing from offside front seatbelt fastner but still in a good working order

  25. Pass145,149 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    145,149 miles
    Test number
    256435932315
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter plastic cover missing from offside front seat belt fastner but still in working order

  26. Fail145,149 miles (+10,528)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,149 miles
    Test number
    347676122305
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOuter plastic cover missing from offside front seat belt fastner but still in working order

  27. Pass134,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    977593031365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail134,621 miles (+15,671)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    196533831362
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass118,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    634064430363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Fail118,950 miles (+14,788)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    542604730304
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass104,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    103745239312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail104,162 miles (+10,501)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    231594239316
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteSteering damper bush play

  33. Pass93,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,661 miles
    Test number
    231662738332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail93,661 miles (+16,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,661 miles
    Test number
    300682338324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  35. Pass76,845 miles (+13,266)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    493510927361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass63,579 miles (+15,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    731253536302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass48,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    443872835387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X59 LNT

Does X59 LNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 LNT is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X59 LNT?
The MOT on X59 LNT is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 LNT done?
X59 LNT was recorded at 231,933 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 8,982 miles a year.
Has X59 LNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 LNT has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X59 LNT 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 LNT find?
X59 LNT passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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