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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X781 VDYMOT history

X781 VDY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

X781 VDY white 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 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,802 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 VDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 VDY was last recorded at 114,802 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2014: 98,243 miles, lower than 128,773 miles on 8 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,267 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,535 miles
Average per year
1,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,802 miles
  • 2022 – 108,267 miles
  • 2021 – 108,164 miles
  • 2019 – 107,911 miles
  • 2018 – 104,741 miles
  • 2017 – 101,207 miles
  • 2016 – 98,322 miles
  • 2015 – 98,254 miles
  • 2014 – 98,243 miles
  • 2013 – 128,773 miles
  • 2012 – 124,383 miles
  • 2010 – 120,924 miles
  • 2009 – 112,186 miles
  • 2008 – 102,794 miles
  • 2007 – 94,623 miles
  • 2006 – 80,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,802 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,802 miles (+6,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,802 miles
    Test number
    130208655486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,267 miles (+103)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    196375888737
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass108,164 miles (+253)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    487214885122
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis and around body mounts

  4. Pass107,911 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,911 miles
    Test number
    447316836604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,741 miles (+3,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,741 miles
    Test number
    460260346962
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS /MEMBER AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass101,207 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,207 miles
    Test number
    131116282162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,322 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    589463976629
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass98,254 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    106627165105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  9. Fail98,250 miles (+7)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,250 miles
    Test number
    148157165129
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  10. Fail98,243 miles11 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    508052445115
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  11. Pass98,243 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    588505704136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteRear cross member slightly corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
    • NoteWiper stalk broken but still functional

  12. Fail98,243 miles (-30,530)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    247119194013
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteRear cross member slightly corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
    • NoteWiper stalk broken but still functional

  13. Pass128,773 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,773 miles
    Test number
    195488793422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine management light on, indicating a fault
    • NoteOffside front tyre shoulder cut, but not exposing cords

  14. Fail128,773 miles (+4,390)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,773 miles
    Test number
    599895393068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine management light on, indicating a fault
    • NoteOffside front tyre shoulder cut, but not exposing cords

  15. Pass124,383 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,383 miles
    Test number
    169529402062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel cap damaged
    • NoteN/s/f side light dim
    • NoteO/s seat belt buckle damaged

  16. Fail124,382 miles (+3,458)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,382 miles
    Test number
    355839902097
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel cap damaged
    • NoteN/s/f side light dim
    • NoteO/s seat belt buckle damaged

  17. Pass120,924 miles (+8,738)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,924 miles
    Test number
    450531600327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass112,186 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,186 miles
    Test number
    791210219356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,185 miles (+9,391)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,185 miles
    Test number
    790903409342
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp lens cracked

  20. Fail102,794 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    271349608338
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber split
    • NoteN/s frontheadlamp lens cracked
    • NoteO/s wing mirror glass cracked

  21. Pass102,794 miles (+8,171)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    471259908300
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber split
    • NoteN/s frontheadlamp lens cracked
    • NoteO/s wing mirror glass cracked

  22. Pass94,623 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    123419497231
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  23. Fail94,619 miles (+14,309)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    304018397205
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  24. Pass80,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,310 miles
    Test number
    344996706354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,310 miles6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,310 miles
    Test number
    600815906319
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about X781 VDY

Does X781 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 VDY is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X781 VDY?
The MOT on X781 VDY is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 VDY done?
X781 VDY was recorded at 114,802 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,742 miles a year.
Has X781 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 VDY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on X781 VDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X781 VDY find?
X781 VDY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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