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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X781 HCEMOT history

X781 HCE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 211,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

X781 HCE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
211,189 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 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
13 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 HCE was last recorded at 211,189 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,893 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,296 miles
Average per year
6,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,189 miles
  • 2025 – 209,893 miles
  • 2024 – 209,154 miles
  • 2023 – 206,749 miles
  • 2022 – 204,016 miles
  • 2020 – 201,236 miles
  • 2019 – 193,213 miles
  • 2018 – 187,399 miles
  • 2016 – 172,991 miles
  • 2015 – 164,661 miles
  • 2014 – 161,247 miles
  • 2013 – 156,805 miles
  • 2012 – 148,757 miles
  • 2011 – 139,989 miles
  • 2010 – 130,431 miles
  • 2009 – 115,577 miles
  • 2008 – 104,543 miles
  • 2007 – 93,564 miles
  • 2006 – 80,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in idler arm at steering box

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,189 miles (+1,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    211,189 miles
    Test number
    758050564516
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in idler arm at steering box

  2. Pass209,893 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    209,893 miles
    Test number
    123998773344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass209,154 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    209,154 miles
    Test number
    615856135060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass206,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    206,749 miles
    Test number
    384425060686
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail206,749 miles (+2,733)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,749 miles
    Test number
    816713644497
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass204,016 miles (+2,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,016 miles
    Test number
    261923413456
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass201,236 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    201,236 miles
    Test number
    174290368499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail201,230 miles (+8,017)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,230 miles
    Test number
    304054233208
    • MajorDirection indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass193,213 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,213 miles
    Test number
    840858414365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail193,164 miles (+5,765)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,164 miles
    Test number
    554927409124
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass187,399 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,399 miles
    Test number
    854695385375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete chassis has been undersealed

  12. Fail187,399 miles (+14,408)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,399 miles
    Test number
    852206171459
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete chassis has been undersealed

  13. Pass172,991 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    172,991 miles
    Test number
    322284690127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail172,985 miles (+8,324)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,985 miles
    Test number
    276292960973
    • FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass164,661 miles (+3,414)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    164,661 miles
    Test number
    516649115293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass161,247 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    161,247 miles
    Test number
    805312314254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  17. Fail161,247 miles (+4,442)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,247 miles
    Test number
    416931314257
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light flashing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  18. Pass156,805 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    156,805 miles
    Test number
    176914503277
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail156,805 miles (+8,048)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,805 miles
    Test number
    595613303261
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass148,757 miles (+8,768)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    148,757 miles
    Test number
    948162592198
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass139,989 miles (+208)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    139,989 miles
    Test number
    968622381199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  22. Fail139,781 miles (+9,350)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,781 miles
    Test number
    448054871186
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  23. Pass130,431 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,431 miles
    Test number
    303413930165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,338 miles (+14,761)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    270071530441
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass115,577 miles (+433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    115,577 miles
    Test number
    132717489037
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  26. Fail115,144 miles (+10,601)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,144 miles
    Test number
    571878769082
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass104,543 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    104,543 miles
    Test number
    941382648050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail104,512 miles (+10,948)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    722250538008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass93,564 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,564 miles
    Test number
    153120537012
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  30. Fail93,564 miles (+13,482)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,564 miles
    Test number
    793140637080
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  31. Pass80,082 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    80,082 miles
    Test number
    192470216008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

Questions about X781 HCE

Does X781 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 HCE is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X781 HCE?
The MOT on X781 HCE is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 HCE done?
X781 HCE was recorded at 211,189 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,488 miles a year.
Has X781 HCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 HCE has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X781 HCE 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 X781 HCE find?
X781 HCE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar; slight play in idler arm at steering box.

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