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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

X5 CEXMOT history

X5 CEX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

X5 CEX 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,636 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 CEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 CEX was last recorded at 146,636 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,366 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,270 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,636 miles
  • 2025 – 142,366 miles
  • 2024 – 139,222 miles
  • 2023 – 135,233 miles
  • 2022 – 126,338 miles
  • 2021 – 122,492 miles
  • 2020 – 118,869 miles
  • 2019 – 114,348 miles
  • 2018 – 109,893 miles
  • 2017 – 104,769 miles
  • 2016 – 98,169 miles
  • 2015 – 94,486 miles
  • 2014 – 85,266 miles
  • 2013 – 72,328 miles
  • 2012 – 62,721 miles
  • 2011 – 48,980 miles
  • 2010 – 35,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,636 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes across rear axle to calliper have corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivel seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,636 miles (+4,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,636 miles
    Test number
    895161707127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes across rear axle to calliper have corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,366 miles (+3,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,366 miles
    Test number
    652154843712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from calliper to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes across rear axle to calliper have corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,222 miles (+3,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,222 miles
    Test number
    953598560626
    • AdvisoryBoth rear antiroll bar link dust covers poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear centre ball joint dust cover poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corroded n/s and o/s

  4. Pass135,233 miles (+8,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,233 miles
    Test number
    968739068789
    • AdvisorySlight weeping of oil on steering box

  5. Pass126,338 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,338 miles
    Test number
    789083968536
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,492 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,492 miles
    Test number
    983490765441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,869 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    500120430148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,865 miles (+4,517)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    779639771004
    • MajorNearside 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))

  9. Pass114,348 miles (+4,455)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,348 miles
    Test number
    945921761798
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass109,893 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,893 miles
    Test number
    121527688877
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail109,889 miles (+5,120)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,889 miles
    Test number
    674445024103
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,769 miles (+6,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    876669948339
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass98,169 miles (+3,683)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    540794422094
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass94,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    925964373642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint slight greese present

  15. Fail94,486 miles (+9,220)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    243463895521
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint slight greese present

  16. Pass85,266 miles (+12,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    305745074434
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass72,328 miles (+9,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    805714473232
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO\s\f swivel seal slight wear

  18. Pass62,721 miles (+13,741)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    926098852236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,980 miles (+13,821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    685056861269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,159 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,159 miles
    Test number
    363979450299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,699 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    311810150200
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Questions about X5 CEX

Does X5 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 CEX is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 CEX?
The MOT on X5 CEX is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 CEX done?
X5 CEX was recorded at 146,636 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has X5 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 CEX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X5 CEX 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 X5 CEX find?
X5 CEX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine & transfer box; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle to calliper have corrosion in places.

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