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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

X5 COTMOT history

X5 COT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

X5 COT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,299 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 COT was last recorded at 111,299 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,291 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,299 miles
  • 2025 – 106,575 miles
  • 2024 – 96,752 miles
  • 2023 – 86,191 miles
  • 2022 – 85,345 miles
  • 2020 – 75,550 miles
  • 2019 – 67,330 miles
  • 2018 – 65,619 miles
  • 2017 – 63,419 miles
  • 2016 – 60,676 miles
  • 2015 – 47,573 miles
  • 2014 – 32,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,299 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking grease slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flanges and fasteners in very poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear diff oil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWipers do not always stop when switched offRecorded at 4 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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Centre to rear exhaust fasteners in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,299 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    466839718107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking grease slightly
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flanges and fasteners in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers do not always stop when switched off

  2. Fail111,291 miles (+4,716)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,291 miles
    Test number
    372341247335
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking grease slightly
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flanges and fasteners in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers do not always stop when switched off

  3. Pass106,575 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,575 miles
    Test number
    747606643081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust fasteners in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers do not always stop when switched off

  4. Fail106,575 miles (+9,823)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,575 miles
    Test number
    614410345316
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust fasteners in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers do not always stop when switched off

  5. Pass96,752 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    660993537383
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail96,752 miles (+10,561)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    367160577529
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced wrong (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working Wiper motor does not engage park position (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced wrong (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,191 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    133014876090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,154 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    833457500777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,345 miles (+9,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,345 miles
    Test number
    751337392789
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    253082278814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail75,550 miles (+8,220)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    333064166291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass67,330 miles (+1,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,330 miles
    Test number
    443047742371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass65,619 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    854353908025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail65,618 miles (+118)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,618 miles
    Test number
    153758613643
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Fail65,500 miles (+2,081)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,500 miles
    Test number
    185223370924
    • MajorNearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

  16. Pass63,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    456937335450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,419 miles (+2,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    862341206512
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass60,676 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    709571306213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,573 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    747012335121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass47,573 miles (+15,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    758022235192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,296 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    218099844168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass32,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    868039344159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 COT

Does X5 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 COT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 COT?
The MOT on X5 COT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 COT done?
X5 COT was recorded at 111,299 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,455 miles a year.
Has X5 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 COT has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 COT 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 COT find?
X5 COT passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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