Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X78 DAHMOT history
X78 DAH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 160,962 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 DAH
- 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
- 20 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X78 DAH was last recorded at 160,962 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 13,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 147,748 miles · 16 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 13,214 miles
- Average per year
- 6,735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 160,962 miles
- 2022 – 147,748 miles
- 2021 – 136,251 miles
- 2020 – 135,969 miles
- 2017 – 128,358 miles
- 2016 – 122,030 miles
- 2015 – 116,006 miles
- 2014 – 109,393 miles
- 2013 – 102,771 miles
- 2012 – 94,524 miles
- 2011 – 87,996 miles
- 2010 – 80,348 miles
- 2009 – 74,010 miles
- 2008 – 64,841 miles
- 2007 – 55,558 miles
- 2006 – 45,238 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,962 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,962 miles (+13,214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 160,962 miles
- Test number
- 355167845796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,748 miles (+11,497)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 147,748 miles
- Test number
- 663496022569
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis rail
Pass136,251 miles (+282)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 136,251 miles
- Test number
- 508847413145
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,969 miles (+7,611)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 135,969 miles
- Test number
- 949808601610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,358 miles (+6,328)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 128,358 miles
- Test number
- 214682744121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis rail corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
Pass122,030 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 122,030 miles
- Test number
- 561730360377
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail122,016 miles (+6,010)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,016 miles
- Test number
- 291250100086
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,006 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 116,006 miles
- Test number
- 320056920632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,712 miles (+6,319)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,712 miles
- Test number
- 744856748872
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass109,393 miles (+6,622)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 109,393 miles
- Test number
- 869383874277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,771 miles (+41)9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 102,771 miles
- Test number
- 848234373260
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front hub leaking oil
- NoteOil leak
Fail102,730 miles (+8,206)6 failures9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,730 miles
- Test number
- 468179863202
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront hubs leaking oil
- NoteOil leak
Pass94,524 miles (+6,528)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 94,524 miles
- Test number
- 725098262232
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteParking brake lamp stays on intermitantly
Fail87,996 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,996 miles
- Test number
- 326102051422
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass87,996 miles (+7,648)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 87,996 miles
- Test number
- 385912351429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass80,348 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 80,348 miles
- Test number
- 601184240240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Fail80,346 miles (+6,336)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,346 miles
- Test number
- 102623540201
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Pass74,010 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 74,010 miles
- Test number
- 574939939251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail74,003 miles (+9,162)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,003 miles
- Test number
- 722517639293
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail64,841 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,841 miles
- Test number
- 764621548209
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,841 miles (+9,283)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,841 miles
- Test number
- 884951748206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,558 miles (+10,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 55,558 miles
- Test number
- 820793847271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,238 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 45,238 miles
- Test number
- 280038656257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,236 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,236 miles
- Test number
- 263107856268
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about X78 DAH
- Does X78 DAH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X78 DAH expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X78 DAH?
- The MOT on X78 DAH expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X78 DAH done?
- X78 DAH was recorded at 160,962 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 6,735 miles a year.
- Has X78 DAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 DAH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2016.
- Has the mileage on X78 DAH 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 X78 DAH find?
- X78 DAH passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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