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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X59 LTXMOT history

X59 LTX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

X59 LTX black 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,784 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 LTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 LTX was last recorded at 66,784 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,330 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,784 miles
  • 2024 – 66,330 miles
  • 2023 – 66,226 miles
  • 2022 – 65,631 miles
  • 2021 – 64,407 miles
  • 2009 – 57,467 miles
  • 2008 – 57,467 miles
  • 2007 – 57,467 miles
  • 2006 – 52,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,784 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential, just met requirements for mot, replacement/repair recommended ASAP (bearing slightly loose) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,784 miles (+454)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    548512939314
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential, just met requirements for mot, replacement/repair recommended ASAP (bearing slightly loose) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,330 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,330 miles
    Test number
    355423047946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,277 miles (+51)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    357694123970
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail66,226 miles (+595)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,226 miles
    Test number
    956914880859
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,631 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,631 miles
    Test number
    586432082981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  6. Pass64,407 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    527506835760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  7. Fail64,405 miles (+6,938)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    566193698777
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Three mountings defective. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose. (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    630842419179
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass57,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    254231398090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,467 miles12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    620107488015
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  11. Pass57,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    242596017129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,467 miles (+5,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    564976517109
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    420314216144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X59 LTX

Does X59 LTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 LTX is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X59 LTX?
The MOT on X59 LTX is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 LTX done?
X59 LTX was recorded at 66,784 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 738 miles a year.
Has X59 LTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 LTX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X59 LTX 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 LTX find?
X59 LTX passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside side repeater insecure; central non obligatory mirror damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive differential, just met requirements for mot, replacement/repair recommended asap (bearing slightly loose), and 3 more.

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