Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X778 HCEMOT history
X778 HCE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 105,629 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X778 HCE
- 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
- 15 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X778 HCE was last recorded at 105,629 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Nov 2016: 95,252 miles, lower than 923,806 miles on 23 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 105,601 miles · 18 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 2,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 105,629 miles
- 2023 – 105,601 miles
- 2022 – 104,677 miles
- 2021 – 103,859 miles
- 2020 – 101,867 miles
- 2019 – 100,661 miles
- 2018 – 99,580 miles
- 2017 – 97,847 miles
- 2016 – 95,252 miles
- 2015 – 923,806 miles
- 2014 – 90,251 miles
- 2013 – 88,467 miles
- 2012 – 86,632 miles
- 2011 – 85,359 miles
- 2010 – 82,922 miles
- 2009 – 80,363 miles
- 2008 – 71,850 miles
- 2007 – 62,697 miles
- 2006 – 54,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,629 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,629 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 105,629 miles
- Test number
- 970065284676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,601 miles (+924)6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,601 miles
- Test number
- 220006222921
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded front and back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant leak top of the engine
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front steering damper arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass104,677 miles (+818)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,677 miles
- Test number
- 109344259050
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,859 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 103,859 miles
- Test number
- 947263211397
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,859 miles (+1,992)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,859 miles
- Test number
- 650857284328
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,867 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 101,867 miles
- Test number
- 931909398102
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,661 miles (+1,081)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 100,661 miles
- Test number
- 163999174883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,580 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 99,580 miles
- Test number
- 395755012755
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass97,847 miles (+2,595)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 97,847 miles
- Test number
- 801362668327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,252 miles (-828,554)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 95,252 miles
- Test number
- 995517432511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass923,806 miles (+833,555)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 923,806 miles
- Test number
- 970797485477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,251 miles (+1,784)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 90,251 miles
- Test number
- 657062224312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,467 miles (+1,835)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 88,467 miles
- Test number
- 558000733384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,632 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 86,632 miles
- Test number
- 496497522417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,593 miles (+1,234)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,593 miles
- Test number
- 659906122369
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass85,359 miles (+2,437)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 85,359 miles
- Test number
- 596002441360
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass82,922 miles (+2,559)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,922 miles
- Test number
- 694295830392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,363 miles (+8,513)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 80,363 miles
- Test number
- 844620149228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,850 miles (+9,153)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 71,850 miles
- Test number
- 753652548221
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear door frame brocken
- NoteRear wiper not working
Pass62,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 62,697 miles
- Test number
- 162937607225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,697 miles (+8,152)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,697 miles
- Test number
- 222967107295
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass54,545 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 54,545 miles
- Test number
- 272408396450
- NoteBlower controls stiff
- NoteCig lighter not working
- NoteRear diff pinion oil seal weaping
- NoteRear washer and wiper not working and blade split
- NoteSlightly oily under engine
- NoteSqueek from front brakes
Fail54,545 miles1 repaired6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,545 miles
- Test number
- 431828596129
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBlower controls stiff
- NoteCig lighter not working
- NoteRear diff pinion oil seal weaping
- NoteRear washer and wiper not working and blade split
- NoteSlightly oily under engine
- NoteSqueek from front brakes
Questions about X778 HCE
- Does X778 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X778 HCE expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X778 HCE?
- The MOT on X778 HCE expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X778 HCE done?
- X778 HCE was recorded at 105,629 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 2,918 miles a year.
- Has X778 HCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X778 HCE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on X778 HCE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X778 HCE find?
- X778 HCE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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