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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.

X782 RDE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass99,695 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass96,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    517967064478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass93,725 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,725 miles
    Test number
    600548576294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. Pass89,464 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,464 miles
    Test number
    165347019718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    107977318043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass87,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,951 miles
    Test number
    136556527068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass86,710 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    509132014993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    955937994255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass79,208 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    597159843276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass53,766 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,766 miles
    Test number
    802002780207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass57,694 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,694 miles
    Test number
    431384679245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,518 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,518 miles
    Test number
    670316478262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,027 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,027 miles
    Test number
    944407977267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    213109476289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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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