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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X782 HCEMOT history

X782 HCE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 184,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

X782 HCE blue 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 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
184,314 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X782 HCE
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
6 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X782 HCE was last recorded at 184,314 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,285 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,314 miles
  • 2025 – 182,443 miles
  • 2024 – 180,228 miles
  • 2023 – 171,911 miles
  • 2022 – 163,879 miles
  • 2021 – 163,500 miles
  • 2020 – 161,878 miles
  • 2019 – 158,601 miles
  • 2018 – 145,905 miles
  • 2017 – 137,531 miles
  • 2016 – 134,306 miles
  • 2015 – 127,647 miles
  • 2014 – 122,727 miles
  • 2013 – 117,782 miles
  • 2012 – 113,037 miles
  • 2011 – 111,555 miles
  • 2009 – 108,586 miles
  • 2008 – 106,296 miles
  • 2007 – 102,689 miles
  • 2006 – 99,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,314 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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,314 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    184,314 miles
    Test number
    441223319302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,285 miles (+1,842)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,285 miles
    Test number
    326518413719
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass182,443 miles (+2,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,443 miles
    Test number
    768458085164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass180,228 miles (+8,317)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    180,228 miles
    Test number
    384363398713
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass171,911 miles (+8,032)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,911 miles
    Test number
    863229678894
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower corroding at base. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass163,879 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    163,879 miles
    Test number
    501994884493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,500 miles (+1,622)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,500 miles
    Test number
    976173488791
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass161,878 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,878 miles
    Test number
    393248238709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,601 miles (+12,696)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,601 miles
    Test number
    407161537828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm Ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass145,905 miles (+8,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,905 miles
    Test number
    921240129882
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass137,531 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,531 miles
    Test number
    378025081725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,306 miles (+6,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,306 miles
    Test number
    171418100779
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass127,647 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,647 miles
    Test number
    467556175057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,310 miles (+4,583)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,310 miles
    Test number
    696411175013
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass122,727 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,727 miles
    Test number
    237965584012
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass117,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,782 miles
    Test number
    319153373029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Fail117,776 miles (+4,739)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    167033673055
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Fail113,037 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,037 miles
    Test number
    755846392032
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass113,037 miles (+1,482)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,037 miles
    Test number
    985706492091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass111,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    418465771085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,555 miles (+2,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    856331371098
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  22. Pass108,586 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    844580649156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front sphere seals leaking badly
    • NoteN/s head lamp aim on upper limit
    • NoteNo handbrake tell tail light
    • NoteO/s head lamp aim on lower limit
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  23. Fail108,586 miles (+2,290)4 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    181149839143
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front sphere seals leaking badly
    • NoteN/s head lamp aim on upper limit
    • NoteNo handbrake tell tail light
    • NoteO/s head lamp aim on lower limit
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  24. Pass106,296 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    282267628128
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear anti roll bar links have slight play in

  25. Fail106,296 miles (+3,607)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    211293528111
    • FailureNearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear anti roll bar links have slight play in

  26. Pass102,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,689 miles
    Test number
    123433977175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail102,689 miles (+3,191)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,689 miles
    Test number
    421043577171
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass99,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    282612646133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X782 HCE

Does X782 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X782 HCE is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X782 HCE?
The MOT on X782 HCE is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X782 HCE done?
X782 HCE was recorded at 184,314 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 4,231 miles a year.
Has X782 HCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X782 HCE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X782 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 X782 HCE find?
X782 HCE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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