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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X763 RSLMOT history

X763 RSL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 218,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

X763 RSL blue 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
218,072 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X763 RSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X763 RSL was last recorded at 218,072 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,000 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,072 miles
  • 2025 – 216,000 miles
  • 2024 – 215,208 miles
  • 2023 – 214,389 miles
  • 2022 – 212,048 miles
  • 2021 – 209,777 miles
  • 2020 – 207,932 miles
  • 2019 – 205,614 miles
  • 2016 – 203,889 miles
  • 2015 – 199,181 miles
  • 2014 – 193,532 miles
  • 2013 – 187,357 miles
  • 2012 – 182,666 miles
  • 2011 – 178,655 miles
  • 2010 – 174,938 miles
  • 2007 – 163,950 miles
  • 2006 – 138,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,072 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,072 miles (+2,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    218,072 miles
    Test number
    503425007341
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass216,000 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    216,000 miles
    Test number
    327824000693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,208 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    215,208 miles
    Test number
    908257082049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass214,389 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    214,389 miles
    Test number
    713709856965
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail214,189 miles (+2,141)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,189 miles
    Test number
    287176497733
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,048 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    212,048 miles
    Test number
    250717620479
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail212,009 miles (+2,232)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,009 miles
    Test number
    628241161207
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass209,777 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    209,777 miles
    Test number
    849391593694
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail209,777 miles (+1,845)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,777 miles
    Test number
    931944011644
    • MajorBraking system leaking vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass207,932 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    207,932 miles
    Test number
    859112957687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail207,859 miles (+2,245)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,859 miles
    Test number
    412127720277
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass205,614 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    205,614 miles
    Test number
    510077976770
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail205,601 miles (+1,712)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,601 miles
    Test number
    311098400772
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass203,889 miles (+4,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    203,889 miles
    Test number
    809415708594
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass199,181 miles (+5,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    199,181 miles
    Test number
    238406305470
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass193,532 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    193,532 miles
    Test number
    296518804498
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail193,532 miles (+6,175)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,532 miles
    Test number
    135017594007
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass187,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    187,357 miles
    Test number
    179479093445
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail187,357 miles (+4,691)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,357 miles
    Test number
    955259093001
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass182,666 miles (+66)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    182,666 miles
    Test number
    156936972086
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteThe towbar wiring socket dust cover is missing at this time.

  21. Fail182,600 miles (+3,945)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,600 miles
    Test number
    269204372058
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteThe towbar wiring socket dust cover is missing at this time.

  22. Pass178,655 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    178,655 miles
    Test number
    935917271035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail178,646 miles (+3,708)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,646 miles
    Test number
    226500971080
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass174,938 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    174,938 miles
    Test number
    160960170062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel Filter Corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail174,938 miles (+10,988)5 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,938 miles
    Test number
    632360370020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel Filter Corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass163,950 miles (+25,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    163,950 miles
    Test number
    250123907047
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass138,547 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    138,547 miles
    Test number
    943736606071
    • NoteO/s front door very rusty around hinges

Questions about X763 RSL

Does X763 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X763 RSL is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X763 RSL?
The MOT on X763 RSL is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X763 RSL done?
X763 RSL was recorded at 218,072 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has X763 RSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X763 RSL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X763 RSL 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 X763 RSL find?
X763 RSL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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