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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X791 FAWMOT history

X791 FAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 100,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

X791 FAW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,250 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 FAW was last recorded at 100,250 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2008: 63,767 miles, lower than 598,428 miles on 26 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,621 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
2,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,250 miles
  • 2025 – 99,621 miles
  • 2024 – 98,204 miles
  • 2023 – 97,379 miles
  • 2022 – 95,976 miles
  • 2021 – 94,745 miles
  • 2020 – 93,011 miles
  • 2019 – 91,852 miles
  • 2018 – 90,606 miles
  • 2017 – 89,097 miles
  • 2016 – 87,303 miles
  • 2015 – 85,423 miles
  • 2014 – 83,192 miles
  • 2013 – 80,510 miles
  • 2012 – 78,139 miles
  • 2011 – 75,505 miles
  • 2010 – 71,683 miles
  • 2009 – 67,428 miles
  • 2008 – 63,767 miles
  • 2007 – 598,428 miles
  • 2006 – 55,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,250 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,250 miles (+629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,250 miles
    Test number
    855516680819
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass99,621 miles (+1,417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    478905391341
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,204 miles (+825)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,204 miles
    Test number
    949842898782
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,379 miles (+1,403)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,379 miles
    Test number
    574860528175
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel

  5. Pass95,976 miles (+1,231)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,976 miles
    Test number
    586990983041
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass94,745 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    981258854897
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail94,741 miles (+1,730)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,741 miles
    Test number
    364117184355
    • DangerousDrag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass93,011 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    559917923008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    143374404033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail91,852 miles (+1,246)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    833115857115
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass90,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    930024664547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail90,606 miles (+1,509)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    115254430999
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass89,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    102530346967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,097 miles (+1,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    333413294899
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass87,303 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    381105898139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    698808825011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,423 miles (+2,231)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    699927625023
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass83,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,192 miles
    Test number
    378822924094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail83,192 miles (+2,682)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,192 miles
    Test number
    879582124075
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass80,510 miles (+2,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    148018823061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass78,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    318836022027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,139 miles (+2,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    445896122054
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail75,505 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    288977721032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass75,505 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    815017921004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    764288620021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,683 miles (+4,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    970498820041
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass67,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    694380129055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,425 miles (+3,658)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,425 miles
    Test number
    192690729481
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass63,767 miles (-534,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    320249728005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass598,428 miles (+542,993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    598,428 miles
    Test number
    602416327047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass55,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    120314426483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail55,435 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    713494826086
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X791 FAW

Does X791 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X791 FAW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X791 FAW?
The MOT on X791 FAW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X791 FAW done?
X791 FAW was recorded at 100,250 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,231 miles a year.
Has X791 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 FAW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X791 FAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X791 FAW find?
X791 FAW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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