Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X784 RDSMOT history
X784 RDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 57,543 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X784 RDS
- 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
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
X784 RDS was last recorded at 57,543 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Oct 2006: 11,185 miles, lower than 92,691 miles on 8 Dec 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 57,215 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 328 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,543 miles
- 2025 – 57,215 miles
- 2023 – 56,829 miles
- 2022 – 56,526 miles
- 2021 – 56,319 miles
- 2020 – 56,165 miles
- 2019 – 56,132 miles
- 2018 – 55,669 miles
- 2016 – 55,120 miles
- 2015 – 54,726 miles
- 2014 – 54,398 miles
- 2013 – 54,097 miles
- 2012 – 53,924 miles
- 2011 – 49,345 miles
- 2010 – 40,096 miles
- 2009 – 30,138 miles
- 2007 – 20,714 miles
- 2006 – 11,185 miles
- 2005 – 92,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail57,543 miles
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Inner hub seal leaking. (1.1.13 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mount missing, system still supported.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf front right
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail57,543 miles (+328)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,543 miles
- Test number
- 701383029793
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Inner hub seal leaking. (1.1.13 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mount missing, system still supported.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,215 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 57,215 miles
- Test number
- 526323194672
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf front right (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail57,200 miles (+371)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,200 miles
- Test number
- 977281614621
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf front left (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf front right (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,829 miles (+303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 56,829 miles
- Test number
- 282511333323
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner hub seal.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchor shroud missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,526 miles (+207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 56,526 miles
- Test number
- 716697787561
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner hub seal has a light misting of oil.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,319 miles (+154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 56,319 miles
- Test number
- 280537877175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,165 miles
- Test number
- 534087851555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,165 miles (+33)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,165 miles
- Test number
- 951379288194
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail56,132 miles (+463)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,132 miles
- Test number
- 683432070126
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,669 miles (+549)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 55,669 miles
- Test number
- 996351721870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,120 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 55,120 miles
- Test number
- 260986343982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,726 miles (+328)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 54,726 miles
- Test number
- 405889032324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,398 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,398 miles
- Test number
- 897608754257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,097 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 54,097 miles
- Test number
- 417158573191
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- NoteClutch pedal antislip missing
Fail54,097 miles (+173)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,097 miles
- Test number
- 515358573129
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- NoteClutch pedal antislip missing
Pass53,924 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,924 miles
- Test number
- 639916472003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,890 miles (+4,545)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,890 miles
- Test number
- 158755362039
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Pass49,345 miles (+9,249)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,345 miles
- Test number
- 246084141437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,096 miles (+9,958)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 40,096 miles
- Test number
- 653703690195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,138 miles (+9,424)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,138 miles
- Test number
- 894953149132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,714 miles (+9,529)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 20,714 miles
- Test number
- 864501317393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,185 miles (-81,506)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 11,185 miles
- Test number
- 410921896259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 92,691 miles
- Test number
- 744812445344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,691 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,691 miles
- Test number
- 854581345388
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about X784 RDS
- Does X784 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X784 RDS expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X784 RDS?
- The MOT on X784 RDS expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X784 RDS done?
- X784 RDS was recorded at 57,543 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has X784 RDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X784 RDS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X784 RDS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X784 RDS find?
- X784 RDS failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) contaminated inner hub seal leaking.; nearside rear exhaust mount missing, system still supported.; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer surfaces..
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