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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X776 VJKMOT history

X776 VJK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

X776 VJK blue 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 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
62,487 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X776 VJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X776 VJK was last recorded at 62,487 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,712 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
1,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,487 miles
  • 2024 – 61,712 miles
  • 2023 – 60,579 miles
  • 2022 – 59,852 miles
  • 2021 – 58,624 miles
  • 2020 – 57,332 miles
  • 2019 – 55,434 miles
  • 2018 – 54,015 miles
  • 2017 – 53,014 miles
  • 2016 – 51,404 miles
  • 2015 – 49,576 miles
  • 2014 – 47,172 miles
  • 2013 – 44,674 miles
  • 2011 – 39,521 miles
  • 2009 – 30,939 miles
  • 2007 – 27,725 miles
  • 2005 – 24,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,487 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    902879005068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    497720446968
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

  3. Pass61,712 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    145296294699
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail61,712 miles (+1,133)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    708797263070
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,579 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    800933105159
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges along the full length of the exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Body not fully secure Floor pan / battery tray holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail60,579 miles (+727)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    231349704029
    • DangerousOffside Front Prop shaft likely to become detached Forward propshaft forward universal joint disintegrated (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxilliary belt idlers noisy
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges along the full length of the exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Body not fully secure Floor pan / battery tray holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,852 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,852 miles
    Test number
    682232516962
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail59,850 miles (+1,226)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,850 miles
    Test number
    392016203819
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,624 miles (+1,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,624 miles
    Test number
    920195214540
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,332 miles (+1,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    459316026626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front out riggers are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot wells corroded on both sides

  11. Pass55,434 miles (+1,419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    478488425770
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines running to rear and across rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower bulkhead NS and OS corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,015 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    211076249143
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail54,011 miles (+997)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    503544915321
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking at fuel block (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass53,014 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    771846785900
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST JOINTS HEAVILY CORRODED,NOT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST JOINTS HEAVILY CORRODED,NOT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION,BOTH FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE GREASED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE GREASED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SWIVEL SEAL RETAINER RING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail53,014 miles (+1,610)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    905797095832
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST JOINTS HEAVILY CORRODED,NOT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST JOINTS HEAVILY CORRODED,NOT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION,BOTH FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE GREASED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE GREASED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SWIVEL SEAL RETAINER RING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ,SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass51,404 miles (+1,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    704817525973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass49,576 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    887113895095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteRear chassis legs and X member slightly corroded

  18. Fail49,575 miles (+2,403)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    139172195059
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteRear chassis legs and X member slightly corroded

  19. Pass47,172 miles (+273)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,172 miles
    Test number
    556446584089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail46,899 miles (+2,225)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,899 miles
    Test number
    585897874021
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass44,674 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    895216493012
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail44,288 miles (+4,767)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    608939083024
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,521 miles (+8,582)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    128567761203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear bumpstop missing

  24. Pass30,939 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    783606589293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,725 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    420048977225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,762 miles
    Test number
    393636585442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X776 VJK

Does X776 VJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X776 VJK expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X776 VJK?
The MOT on X776 VJK expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X776 VJK done?
X776 VJK was recorded at 62,487 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 1,892 miles a year.
Has X776 VJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X776 VJK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X776 VJK 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 X776 VJK find?
X776 VJK passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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