Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X769 PBJMOT history
X769 PBJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 139,338 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X769 PBJ
- 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
- 26 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X769 PBJ was last recorded at 139,338 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Jan 2015: 71,976 miles, lower than 102,252 miles on 21 Jan 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,336 miles · 4 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,338 miles
- 2025 – 138,877 miles
- 2024 – 138,211 miles
- 2023 – 137,782 miles
- 2022 – 136,374 miles
- 2021 – 135,026 miles
- 2020 – 133,538 miles
- 2019 – 132,217 miles
- 2018 – 130,903 miles
- 2017 – 128,933 miles
- 2016 – 121,724 miles
- 2015 – 71,976 miles
- 2014 – 102,252 miles
- 2013 – 95,548 miles
- 2012 – 89,042 miles
- 2011 – 81,106 miles
- 2010 – 71,561 miles
- 2009 – 60,090 miles
- 2007 – 54,903 miles
- 2006 – 52,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,338 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front axle swivel joint seal leaking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front axle swivel joint seal leaking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,338 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 139,338 miles
- Test number
- 797751031141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail139,336 miles (+459)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,336 miles
- Test number
- 483740548092
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,877 miles (+666)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 138,877 miles
- Test number
- 358756990891
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass138,211 miles (+429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 138,211 miles
- Test number
- 846471850096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass137,782 miles (+1,408)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 137,782 miles
- Test number
- 146249745110
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass136,374 miles (+1,348)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 136,374 miles
- Test number
- 137681656353
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outrigger corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass135,026 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 135,026 miles
- Test number
- 429990472095
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail135,021 miles (+1,483)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,021 miles
- Test number
- 356679796974
- DangerousRear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,538 miles (+1,321)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 133,538 miles
- Test number
- 608825820553
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
Pass132,217 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,217 miles
- Test number
- 872931212584
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
Pass130,903 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 130,903 miles
- Test number
- 740815947920
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,899 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 129,899 miles
- Test number
- 190880143204
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail129,852 miles (+919)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,852 miles
- Test number
- 534735100811
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass128,933 miles (+7,209)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 128,933 miles
- Test number
- 458897949290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,724 miles (+49,748)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 121,724 miles
- Test number
- 512030723166
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,976 miles (-30,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,976 miles
- Test number
- 966564625094
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass102,252 miles (+6,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 102,252 miles
- Test number
- 139661224055
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 95,548 miles
- Test number
- 835407313057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,548 miles (+6,506)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,548 miles
- Test number
- 358835713025
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass89,042 miles (+7,936)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 89,042 miles
- Test number
- 825269912019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,106 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 81,106 miles
- Test number
- 649316921058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,960 miles (+9,399)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,960 miles
- Test number
- 955679611030
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,561 miles (+11,471)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 71,561 miles
- Test number
- 624208820093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,090 miles (+5,187)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 60,090 miles
- Test number
- 274662829099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,903 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 54,903 miles
- Test number
- 350057757177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 52,355 miles
- Test number
- 781517966116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,355 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,355 miles
- Test number
- 344335666118
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about X769 PBJ
- Does X769 PBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X769 PBJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X769 PBJ?
- The MOT on X769 PBJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X769 PBJ done?
- X769 PBJ was recorded at 139,338 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,294 miles a year.
- Has X769 PBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X769 PBJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X769 PBJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X769 PBJ find?
- X769 PBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.
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