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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X72 JOMMOT history

X72 JOM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

X72 JOM grey 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 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,491 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 JOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X72 JOM was last recorded at 149,491 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,840 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,491 miles
  • 2025 – 148,840 miles
  • 2024 – 147,830 miles
  • 2023 – 147,327 miles
  • 2022 – 146,886 miles
  • 2021 – 146,287 miles
  • 2020 – 145,539 miles
  • 2019 – 143,107 miles
  • 2018 – 142,608 miles
  • 2015 – 139,149 miles
  • 2014 – 133,426 miles
  • 2013 – 126,801 miles
  • 2012 – 119,693 miles
  • 2011 – 110,722 miles
  • 2009 – 108,278 miles
  • 2008 – 104,876 miles
  • 2007 – 90,106 miles
  • 2006 – 81,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,491 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar and rear anti-roll bar mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside floor corroded through but not near any mounting points or vehicle structure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,491 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,491 miles
    Test number
    195811775817
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar and rear anti-roll bar mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor corroded through but not near any mounting points or vehicle structure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,491 miles (+651)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,491 miles
    Test number
    155234857349
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar and rear anti-roll bar mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor corroded through but not near any mounting points or vehicle structure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,840 miles (+1,010)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,840 miles
    Test number
    768443802330
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff pinion leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,830 miles (+503)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    961749595702
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass147,327 miles (+441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,327 miles
    Test number
    405925809158
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass146,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,886 miles
    Test number
    278970079810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,886 miles (+599)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,886 miles
    Test number
    629987606702
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass146,287 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,287 miles
    Test number
    761371775071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,539 miles (+2,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,539 miles
    Test number
    162099430884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass143,107 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,107 miles
    Test number
    632063708539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass142,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,608 miles
    Test number
    605510557491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail142,608 miles (+3,459)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,608 miles
    Test number
    407547268980
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass139,149 miles (+5,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,149 miles
    Test number
    473250859115
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine and gear box

  14. Pass133,426 miles (+163)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,426 miles
    Test number
    399427914244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front hubs slight mist of oil

  15. Fail133,263 miles (+6,462)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,263 miles
    Test number
    396066504418
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front hubs slight mist of oil

  16. Pass126,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,801 miles
    Test number
    808578823223
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail126,801 miles (+7,108)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,801 miles
    Test number
    319518923250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass119,693 miles (+8,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,693 miles
    Test number
    575059812297
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail110,722 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,722 miles
    Test number
    285636211228
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass110,722 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,722 miles
    Test number
    665426411272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,278 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,278 miles
    Test number
    512297619251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    212532598144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,876 miles (+11)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    434691598195
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail104,865 miles (+14,759)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    871601378166
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass90,106 miles (+8,849)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,106 miles
    Test number
    582788457138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil over full.
    • NoteSteering damper has a worn rubber bush.

  26. Pass81,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    372401576144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,257 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    610220676130
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Questions about X72 JOM

Does X72 JOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X72 JOM is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X72 JOM?
The MOT on X72 JOM is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X72 JOM done?
X72 JOM was recorded at 149,491 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has X72 JOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 JOM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X72 JOM 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 X72 JOM find?
X72 JOM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar and rear anti-roll bar mounting points, and 3 more.

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