Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X789 RSLMOT history
X789 RSL is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 164,164 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X789 RSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X789 RSL was last recorded at 164,164 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 163,193 miles · 2 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 971 miles
- Average per year
- 4,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 164,164 miles
- 2022 – 163,193 miles
- 2018 – 161,308 miles
- 2017 – 152,652 miles
- 2016 – 145,456 miles
- 2015 – 135,721 miles
- 2014 – 126,923 miles
- 2013 – 126,513 miles
- 2012 – 126,395 miles
- 2010 – 124,406 miles
- 2008 – 115,916 miles
- 2007 – 105,440 miles
- 2006 – 81,817 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,164 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,164 miles (+971)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 164,164 miles
- Test number
- 537023925914
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass163,193 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 163,193 miles
- Test number
- 101149346889
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass161,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 161,308 miles
- Test number
- 996801639492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,303 miles (+8,651)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,303 miles
- Test number
- 699441531228
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Pass152,652 miles (+7,196)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 152,652 miles
- Test number
- 852445865182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,456 miles (+9,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 145,456 miles
- Test number
- 561171285958
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass135,721 miles (+8,798)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 135,721 miles
- Test number
- 165849065495
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass126,923 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 126,923 miles
- Test number
- 785804344050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside and nearside windscreen wipers deteriorating
Fail126,904 miles (+391)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,904 miles
- Test number
- 996924144028
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside and nearside windscreen wipers deteriorating
Fail126,513 miles (+118)3 dangerous6 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,513 miles
- Test number
- 919738733329
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- DangerousRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass126,395 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 126,395 miles
- Test number
- 889184902177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,406 miles (+8,490)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 124,406 miles
- Test number
- 352633310190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,916 miles (+10,476)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 115,916 miles
- Test number
- 222691658379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,440 miles (+10,705)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 105,440 miles
- Test number
- 902888947335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,735 miles (+12,918)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 94,735 miles
- Test number
- 974745207047
- NoteWIPER ARMS ARE WORN AT ATTCHMENT TO SPINDLES ADVISE REPLACEMENT. ALSO ADVISE OFF SIDE SEAT BELT FRAYED.
Pass81,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 81,817 miles
- Test number
- 353174216062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X789 RSL
- Does X789 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X789 RSL expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X789 RSL?
- The MOT on X789 RSL expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X789 RSL done?
- X789 RSL was recorded at 164,164 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
- Has X789 RSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X789 RSL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on X789 RSL 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 X789 RSL find?
- X789 RSL passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.
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