
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X742 RSLMOT history
X742 RSL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 148,188 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X742 RSL
- 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
- 21 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X742 RSL was last recorded at 148,188 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 5,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 May 2016: 129,263 miles, lower than 185,548 miles on 1 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,770 miles · 26 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,418 miles
- Average per year
- 2,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 148,188 miles
- 2021 – 142,770 miles
- 2020 – 138,839 miles
- 2018 – 136,673 miles
- 2017 – 134,320 miles
- 2016 – 130,351 miles
- 2013 – 185,548 miles
- 2012 – 181,619 miles
- 2010 – 176,374 miles
- 2009 – 172,263 miles
- 2008 – 158,917 miles
- 2007 – 138,465 miles
- 2006 – 122,966 miles
- 2005 – 101,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle undersealed obscuring components
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,188 miles (+5,418)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 148,188 miles
- Test number
- 912617526739
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle undersealed obscuring components
Pass142,770 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 142,770 miles
- Test number
- 244501216854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,759 miles (+3,920)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,759 miles
- Test number
- 396513266256
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inside passenger front wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged mounting bracket missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass138,839 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 138,839 miles
- Test number
- 897555213261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail138,839 miles (+2,166)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,839 miles
- Test number
- 407380615075
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass136,673 miles (+2,353)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 136,673 miles
- Test number
- 291279407665
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis has signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOff side front and near side front floor slightly corroded
Pass134,320 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 134,320 miles
- Test number
- 870399448912
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail134,320 miles (+1)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,320 miles
- Test number
- 277160997749
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail134,319 miles (+3,968)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,319 miles
- Test number
- 774435850098
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass130,351 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 130,351 miles
- Test number
- 898390146503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 129,263 miles
- Test number
- 177459961485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,263 miles (-56,285)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,263 miles
- Test number
- 712936577012
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass185,548 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 185,548 miles
- Test number
- 959752653155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,503 miles (+3,884)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,503 miles
- Test number
- 148398703005
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass181,619 miles (+5,245)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 181,619 miles
- Test number
- 887904922076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,374 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 176,374 miles
- Test number
- 331366320320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,362 miles (+4,099)11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,362 miles
- Test number
- 800332820398
- FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteComplete underside vehicler weak
Pass172,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 172,263 miles
- Test number
- 844082149378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,263 miles (+13,346)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,263 miles
- Test number
- 112489939376
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass158,917 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 158,917 miles
- Test number
- 551005238382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,912 miles (+20,447)6 dangerous21 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,912 miles
- Test number
- 422507628363
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousOffside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
- DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- DangerousO/s & n/s top & bottom door hinges excess movement--causing doors not to close
- DangerousRear propshaft coupling excess movement
- FailureCentre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass138,465 miles (+15,499)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 138,465 miles
- Test number
- 634922357397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,966 miles (+21,398)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 122,966 miles
- Test number
- 191015646333
- NoteO/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover split
Pass101,568 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 101,568 miles
- Test number
- 280087045307
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about X742 RSL
- Does X742 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X742 RSL expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X742 RSL?
- The MOT on X742 RSL expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X742 RSL done?
- X742 RSL was recorded at 148,188 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
- Has X742 RSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X742 RSL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on X742 RSL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X742 RSL find?
- X742 RSL passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.
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