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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X63 EBYMOT history

X63 EBY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 212,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X63 EBY 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 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
212,295 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X63 EBY
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 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X63 EBY was last recorded at 212,295 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,295 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,295 miles
  • 2025 – 204,235 miles
  • 2024 – 199,323 miles
  • 2023 – 189,689 miles
  • 2022 – 187,683 miles
  • 2021 – 186,084 miles
  • 2020 – 184,357 miles
  • 2019 – 178,151 miles
  • 2018 – 173,410 miles
  • 2017 – 166,490 miles
  • 2016 – 160,343 miles
  • 2015 – 152,485 miles
  • 2014 – 142,719 miles
  • 2013 – 132,523 miles
  • 2012 – 119,497 miles
  • 2011 – 106,172 miles
  • 2010 – 93,521 miles
  • 2009 – 82,512 miles
  • 2008 – 71,720 miles
  • 2007 – 60,083 miles
  • 2006 – 47,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    212,295 miles
    Test number
    843105290341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail212,295 miles (+8,060)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,295 miles
    Test number
    429505669721
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass204,235 miles (+4,912)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,235 miles
    Test number
    420638991435
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass199,323 miles (+9,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    199,323 miles
    Test number
    590506316735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass189,689 miles (+2,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,689 miles
    Test number
    449076626017
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass187,683 miles (+1,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,683 miles
    Test number
    897677674755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass186,084 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,084 miles
    Test number
    257407864414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    184,357 miles
    Test number
    560382769877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,357 miles (+6,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,357 miles
    Test number
    779547284368
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass178,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,151 miles
    Test number
    153806210833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,151 miles (+4,741)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,151 miles
    Test number
    567690214224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass173,410 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,410 miles
    Test number
    204231047474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail173,242 miles (+6,752)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,242 miles
    Test number
    608621619531
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass166,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    166,490 miles
    Test number
    693244181545
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  15. Fail166,490 miles (+6,147)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,490 miles
    Test number
    896967203765
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  16. Pass160,343 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    160,343 miles
    Test number
    730174902805
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from bleedscrew

  17. Fail160,342 miles (+7,857)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,342 miles
    Test number
    155443578642
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  18. Pass152,485 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,485 miles
    Test number
    745901825078
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  19. Fail152,484 miles (+9,765)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    516370425005
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  20. Pass142,719 miles (+10,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,719 miles
    Test number
    817351544017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass132,523 miles (+13,026)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,523 miles
    Test number
    516446833011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front wipers wearing

  22. Pass119,497 miles (+13,325)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,497 miles
    Test number
    565987232007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,172 miles (+414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,172 miles
    Test number
    557646821039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail105,758 miles (+12,237)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,758 miles
    Test number
    375137711087
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass93,521 miles (+11,009)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,521 miles
    Test number
    814826130023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSl;ight leak from o/s/f swiveling ball
    • NoteSlight wleak from steering box

  26. Pass82,512 miles (+10,792)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,512 miles
    Test number
    501221149089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,720 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    542718138016
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass71,720 miles (+11,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    693298938001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,083 miles (+12,382)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,083 miles
    Test number
    474461847021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,701 miles
    Test number
    684241346022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X63 EBY

Does X63 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X63 EBY is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X63 EBY?
The MOT on X63 EBY is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X63 EBY done?
X63 EBY was recorded at 212,295 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,978 miles a year.
Has X63 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X63 EBY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X63 EBY 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 X63 EBY find?
X63 EBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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