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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X78 SSKMOT history

X78 SSK is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

X78 SSK white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2024
Mileage
180,391 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 SSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 SSK was last recorded at 180,391 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 2,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,107 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,284 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 180,391 miles
  • 2022 – 178,107 miles
  • 2020 – 147,709 miles
  • 2019 – 141,580 miles
  • 2018 – 135,386 miles
  • 2017 – 130,169 miles
  • 2016 – 129,310 miles
  • 2015 – 127,422 miles
  • 2014 – 123,653 miles
  • 2012 – 122,690 miles
  • 2006 – 108,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,391 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,391 miles (+2,284)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,391 miles
    Test number
    883147781078
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,107 miles (+30,398)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    178,107 miles
    Test number
    172977495979
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal damp

  3. Pass147,709 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,709 miles
    Test number
    916049809769
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,707 miles (+785)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,707 miles
    Test number
    406784278532
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,922 miles (+5,342)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,922 miles
    Test number
    682037103875
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOOR PILLAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOOR PILLAR AND INNER SILL UNDERNEATH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering arm deformed STEERING ROD BETWEEN TRACK ROD ENDS BENT (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    141,580 miles
    Test number
    223855529809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail141,572 miles (+6,186)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,572 miles
    Test number
    711902716819
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,386 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,386 miles
    Test number
    291734010373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,378 miles (+5,209)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,378 miles
    Test number
    326124959548
    • FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass130,169 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,169 miles
    Test number
    600766917523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,310 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    344786091082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,422 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,422 miles
    Test number
    655951445161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    625873844115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail123,653 miles (+963)17 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    207771744175
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail122,690 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,690 miles
    Test number
    825188812340
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass122,690 miles (+14,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,690 miles
    Test number
    936788212312
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail108,096 miles1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,096 miles
    Test number
    660454916339
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X78 SSK

Does X78 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 SSK expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 SSK?
The MOT on X78 SSK expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 SSK done?
X78 SSK was recorded at 180,391 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has X78 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 SSK has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X78 SSK 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 SSK find?
X78 SSK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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