Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X779 UPDMOT history
X779 UPD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 94,877 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,535 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X779 UPD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X779 UPD was last recorded at 94,877 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,284 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 593 miles
- Average per year
- 3,535 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,877 miles
- 2024 – 94,284 miles
- 2023 – 93,787 miles
- 2022 – 92,839 miles
- 2021 – 87,537 miles
- 2020 – 85,467 miles
- 2019 – 82,230 miles
- 2018 – 78,223 miles
- 2017 – 74,551 miles
- 2016 – 69,417 miles
- 2015 – 63,754 miles
- 2014 – 57,465 miles
- 2013 – 47,518 miles
- 2011 – 43,673 miles
- 2009 – 33,021 miles
- 2008 – 27,612 miles
- 2007 – 26,838 miles
- 2006 – 26,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,877 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Leaking Oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Leaking Oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,877 miles (+593)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 94,877 miles
- Test number
- 767132778392
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Leaking Oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Leaking Oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,284 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,284 miles
- Test number
- 675102864177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail94,275 miles (+488)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,275 miles
- Test number
- 406298512078
- MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass93,787 miles (+948)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,787 miles
- Test number
- 331132499337
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass92,839 miles (+5,302)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 92,839 miles
- Test number
- 221317238573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 87,537 miles
- Test number
- 766130081736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,537 miles (+2,070)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,537 miles
- Test number
- 864045582631
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass85,467 miles (+3,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 85,467 miles
- Test number
- 509019253028
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member by tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass82,230 miles (+4,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 82,230 miles
- Test number
- 151322795609
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,223 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 78,223 miles
- Test number
- 421953762478
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fail78,192 miles (+3,641)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,192 miles
- Test number
- 600898797754
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded, underside of tow bar attachment
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers in poor condition
Pass74,551 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 74,551 miles
- Test number
- 261599807629
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH MOUNTING 'D' BUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,551 miles (+5,134)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,551 miles
- Test number
- 961702038923
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH MOUNTING 'D' BUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,417 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,417 miles
- Test number
- 309280068493
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- AdvisoryOffside front spot lamp not operating
- AdvisoryRear step insecure
Fail69,417 miles (+5,663)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,417 miles
- Test number
- 830109932957
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- AdvisoryOffside front spot lamp not operating
- AdvisoryRear step insecure
Pass63,754 miles (+13)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 63,754 miles
- Test number
- 115053165061
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll 4 tyres cracking up
- NoteBoth front coil spring corroded
Fail63,741 miles (+6,276)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,741 miles
- Test number
- 107082265036
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll 4 tyres cracking up
- NoteBoth front coil spring corroded
Pass57,465 miles (+9,947)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 57,465 miles
- Test number
- 685107874048
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass47,518 miles (+3,845)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 47,518 miles
- Test number
- 295862753041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,673 miles (+3,411)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 43,673 miles
- Test number
- 476041621340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,262 miles (+7,241)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,262 miles
- Test number
- 498226761049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,021 miles (+5,409)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,021 miles
- Test number
- 213421859241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,612 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 27,612 miles
- Test number
- 341994128287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,838 miles (+227)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 26,838 miles
- Test number
- 994708897182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 26,611 miles
- Test number
- 372360806225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X779 UPD
- Does X779 UPD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 UPD is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X779 UPD?
- The MOT on X779 UPD is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X779 UPD done?
- X779 UPD was recorded at 94,877 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
- Has X779 UPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X779 UPD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on X779 UPD 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 X779 UPD find?
- X779 UPD passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track arm; suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking oil, and 6 more.
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