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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X763 TFCMOT history

X763 TFC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

X763 TFC 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 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,648 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X763 TFC
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
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X763 TFC was last recorded at 135,648 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 2,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,022 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,626 miles
Average per year
4,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,648 miles
  • 2022 – 133,022 miles
  • 2020 – 131,705 miles
  • 2018 – 118,896 miles
  • 2017 – 107,088 miles
  • 2016 – 101,870 miles
  • 2015 – 100,081 miles
  • 2014 – 98,598 miles
  • 2013 – 93,962 miles
  • 2012 – 88,636 miles
  • 2011 – 84,251 miles
  • 2010 – 79,656 miles
  • 2009 – 75,205 miles
  • 2008 – 67,952 miles
  • 2007 – 61,631 miles
  • 2006 – 57,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,648 miles
    Test number
    632007750448
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail135,648 miles (+2,626)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,648 miles
    Test number
    754249954795
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass133,022 miles (+1,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,022 miles
    Test number
    624069935408
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,705 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,705 miles
    Test number
    114228597319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,019 miles (+12,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,019 miles
    Test number
    670295049839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,896 miles
    Test number
    628687131657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear cross-member corroded

  7. Fail118,896 miles (+11,808)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,896 miles
    Test number
    873554825089
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear cross-member corroded

  8. Pass107,088 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    747690709889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,870 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,870 miles
    Test number
    579699594375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,081 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    971790011203
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering ball joint ,slight play
    • AdvisorySteering box damp?!

  11. Pass98,598 miles (+4,636)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    669082874200
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront hub seal weeping grease

  12. Pass93,962 miles (+69)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    799372813247
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail93,893 miles (+5,257)2 dangerous6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,893 miles
    Test number
    336630413218
    • DangerousSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLong hand brake travel
    • NoteSlight play in both rear tie bar bushes

  14. Pass88,636 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    607203492100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,251 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    726776211209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    601223020222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,656 miles (+4,451)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    513771620288
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass75,205 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    183908909269
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Fail75,205 miles (+7,253)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    772918009241
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass67,952 miles (+6,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    113403908296
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f steering arm.

  21. Pass61,631 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    791541417223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,350 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    302701126222
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  23. Pass57,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    381621126279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X763 TFC

Does X763 TFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X763 TFC is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X763 TFC?
The MOT on X763 TFC is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X763 TFC done?
X763 TFC was recorded at 135,648 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
Has X763 TFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X763 TFC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X763 TFC 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 TFC find?
X763 TFC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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