
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X782 RDEMOT history
X782 RDE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 99,695 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X782 RDE
- 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
- 28 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X782 RDE was last recorded at 99,695 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Oct 2010: 53,763 miles, lower than 57,694 miles on 1 Oct 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 99,652 miles · 14 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 3,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,695 miles
- 2023 – 98,251 miles
- 2021 – 96,248 miles
- 2020 – 93,725 miles
- 2019 – 91,822 miles
- 2018 – 89,464 miles
- 2017 – 88,980 miles
- 2016 – 87,951 miles
- 2015 – 86,709 miles
- 2014 – 84,775 miles
- 2013 – 79,208 miles
- 2012 – 73,617 miles
- 2011 – 69,139 miles
- 2010 – 53,766 miles
- 2009 – 57,694 miles
- 2008 – 51,518 miles
- 2007 – 45,027 miles
- 2006 – 39,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Both front hub seals slight leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,695 miles (+43)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 99,695 miles
- Test number
- 797816498652
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
Fail99,652 miles (+1,401)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,652 miles
- Test number
- 338022125710
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,251 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 98,251 miles
- Test number
- 211707218618
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,229 miles (+1,981)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,229 miles
- Test number
- 575328375285
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 96,248 miles
- Test number
- 517967064478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,248 miles (+2,523)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,248 miles
- Test number
- 489571549082
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Pass93,725 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 93,725 miles
- Test number
- 600548576294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,715 miles (+1,893)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,715 miles
- Test number
- 831933498037
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering damper has play
Pass91,822 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,822 miles
- Test number
- 992480561387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass89,464 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 89,464 miles
- Test number
- 165347019718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 88,980 miles
- Test number
- 107977318043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,980 miles (+1,029)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,980 miles
- Test number
- 420210953161
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,951 miles
- Test number
- 136556527068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,951 miles (+1,242)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,951 miles
- Test number
- 727821632824
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail86,709 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,709 miles
- Test number
- 743385049960
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Pass86,710 miles (+1,935)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 86,710 miles
- Test number
- 509132014993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,775 miles
- Test number
- 955937994255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,775 miles (+5,567)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,775 miles
- Test number
- 126466694208
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass79,208 miles (+5,591)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 79,208 miles
- Test number
- 597159843276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,617 miles (+4,478)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 73,617 miles
- Test number
- 275167742270
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,139 miles (+15,373)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,139 miles
- Test number
- 319686871485
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass53,766 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 53,766 miles
- Test number
- 802002780207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,763 miles (-3,931)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,763 miles
- Test number
- 663339470205
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass57,694 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 57,694 miles
- Test number
- 431384679245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,518 miles (+6,491)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 51,518 miles
- Test number
- 670316478262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,027 miles (+5,614)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,027 miles
- Test number
- 944407977267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 39,413 miles
- Test number
- 213109476289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,413 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,413 miles
- Test number
- 982638176235
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Questions about X782 RDE
- Does X782 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X782 RDE expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X782 RDE?
- The MOT on X782 RDE expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X782 RDE done?
- X782 RDE was recorded at 99,695 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 3,364 miles a year.
- Has X782 RDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X782 RDE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on X782 RDE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X782 RDE find?
- X782 RDE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple.
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