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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X769 SCCMOT history

X769 SCC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

X769 SCC red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
134,182 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X769 SCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X769 SCC was last recorded at 134,182 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,182 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,182 miles
  • 2021 – 134,009 miles
  • 2020 – 132,409 miles
  • 2019 – 130,672 miles
  • 2018 – 129,588 miles
  • 2017 – 128,148 miles
  • 2016 – 126,938 miles
  • 2015 – 121,637 miles
  • 2014 – 119,439 miles
  • 2013 – 116,975 miles
  • 2011 – 114,108 miles
  • 2010 – 111,443 miles
  • 2009 – 108,067 miles
  • 2008 – 104,518 miles
  • 2007 – 102,383 miles
  • 2006 – 96,822 miles
  • 2005 – 93,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,182 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs & rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Notable foot brake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,182 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,182 miles
    Test number
    261206125403
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail134,182 miles (+173)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,182 miles
    Test number
    566431068735
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass134,009 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,009 miles
    Test number
    333367063473
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs & rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNotable foot brake travel

  4. Fail134,009 miles (+1,600)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,009 miles
    Test number
    768450856245
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs & rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to fail limit
    • AdvisoryNotable foot brake travel

  5. Pass132,409 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    206229240012
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail132,409 miles (+1,737)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    608689254073
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn Near side front, top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker, top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass130,672 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,672 miles
    Test number
    560694847568
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,664 miles (+1,076)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,664 miles
    Test number
    387442555113
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber turret corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,588 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,588 miles
    Test number
    809961666065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,583 miles (+1,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,583 miles
    Test number
    310017914228
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  11. Pass128,148 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    588546295068
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Pass126,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    893060699899
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing thin.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

  13. Fail126,938 miles (+5,301)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    558760752513
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing thin.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

  14. Pass121,637 miles (+2,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,637 miles
    Test number
    976115435081
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass119,439 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,439 miles
    Test number
    858212524074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePanhard rod nearside bush has slight play.

  16. Fail119,439 miles (+2,464)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,439 miles
    Test number
    145081124417
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePanhard rod nearside bush has slight play.

  17. Pass116,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    369315713044
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail116,975 miles (+2,867)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    278130813072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass114,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    486360421361
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail114,108 miles (+2,665)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    546379711324
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass111,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,443 miles
    Test number
    322088320338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail111,443 miles (+3,376)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,443 miles
    Test number
    802377220353
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass108,067 miles (+3,549)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,067 miles
    Test number
    392337729399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake travel close to fail limit.

  24. Pass104,518 miles (+2,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,518 miles
    Test number
    784306118390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

  25. Pass102,383 miles (+5,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,383 miles
    Test number
    711276317351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass96,822 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    884413516390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    401573855392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail93,216 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    453220855400
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about X769 SCC

Does X769 SCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X769 SCC expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X769 SCC?
The MOT on X769 SCC expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X769 SCC done?
X769 SCC was recorded at 134,182 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has X769 SCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X769 SCC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X769 SCC 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 X769 SCC find?
X769 SCC passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg.

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