Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X787 PBJMOT history
X787 PBJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,643 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 203,643 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,245 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X787 PBJ
- 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
- 12 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X787 PBJ was last recorded at 203,643 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 203,642 miles · 21 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,245 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,643 miles
- 2025 – 195,065 miles
- 2024 – 186,778 miles
- 2023 – 176,761 miles
- 2022 – 166,865 miles
- 2021 – 156,289 miles
- 2020 – 145,401 miles
- 2019 – 133,595 miles
- 2017 – 112,258 miles
- 2016 – 100,569 miles
- 2015 – 84,794 miles
- 2014 – 75,074 miles
- 2013 – 70,835 miles
- 2012 – 66,373 miles
- 2011 – 62,498 miles
- 2010 – 57,715 miles
- 2009 – 54,290 miles
- 2008 – 51,092 miles
- 2007 – 45,860 miles
- 2006 – 40,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,643 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,643 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 203,643 miles
- Test number
- 988248752805
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail203,642 miles (+8,577)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,642 miles
- Test number
- 140058514464
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass195,065 miles (+228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 195,065 miles
- Test number
- 653254695658
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Fail194,837 miles (+8,059)10 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,837 miles
- Test number
- 607805179218
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes soiled (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint leaking oil excessive
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily soiled underneath
Pass186,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 186,778 miles
- Test number
- 289568885900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,778 miles (+10,017)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,778 miles
- Test number
- 696168135375
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass176,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 176,761 miles
- Test number
- 461792693276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,761 miles (+9,896)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,761 miles
- Test number
- 568527451625
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass166,865 miles (+10,576)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 166,865 miles
- Test number
- 453412183382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,289 miles (+10,888)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 156,289 miles
- Test number
- 932758376105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 145,401 miles
- Test number
- 184920465533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,401 miles (+11,806)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,401 miles
- Test number
- 498521312513
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass133,595 miles (+21,337)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 133,595 miles
- Test number
- 402596089953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,258 miles (+11,689)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 112,258 miles
- Test number
- 617377151626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,569 miles (+15,775)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,569 miles
- Test number
- 637530508025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,794 miles (+9,720)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,794 miles
- Test number
- 970949835442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,074 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,074 miles
- Test number
- 387883554465
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Fail75,074 miles (+4,239)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,074 miles
- Test number
- 865122254201
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,835 miles (+4,462)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 70,835 miles
- Test number
- 146097243202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,373 miles (+3,875)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,373 miles
- Test number
- 295704742219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,498 miles (+4,783)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 62,498 miles
- Test number
- 426268541244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,715 miles (+3,425)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,715 miles
- Test number
- 740094740294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,290 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,290 miles
- Test number
- 583610459203
- NoteNsr + nsf tyres starting to perish
- NoteRear wiper blade deteriated
Fail54,290 miles (+3,198)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,290 miles
- Test number
- 671920659258
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NoteNsr + nsf tyres starting to perish
- NoteRear wiper blade deteriated
Pass51,092 miles (+5,232)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 51,092 miles
- Test number
- 380796328206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,860 miles (+5,416)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 45,860 miles
- Test number
- 120826427280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 40,444 miles
- Test number
- 923040936222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X787 PBJ
- Does X787 PBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X787 PBJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X787 PBJ?
- The MOT on X787 PBJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X787 PBJ done?
- X787 PBJ was recorded at 203,643 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 8,245 miles a year.
- Has X787 PBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X787 PBJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X787 PBJ 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 X787 PBJ find?
- X787 PBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective center section; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabilizer bushes; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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