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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X792 AAYMOT history

X792 AAY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

X792 AAY 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 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,421 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X792 AAY
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
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X792 AAY was last recorded at 114,421 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 6,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,315 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,106 miles
Average per year
2,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,421 miles
  • 2025 – 108,315 miles
  • 2024 – 102,206 miles
  • 2023 – 101,239 miles
  • 2021 – 100,828 miles
  • 2019 – 100,736 miles
  • 2018 – 100,160 miles
  • 2017 – 97,971 miles
  • 2016 – 95,703 miles
  • 2015 – 93,417 miles
  • 2014 – 92,296 miles
  • 2013 – 91,506 miles
  • 2012 – 87,796 miles
  • 2011 – 84,298 miles
  • 2010 – 80,854 miles
  • 2009 – 77,431 miles
  • 2008 – 72,823 miles
  • 2007 – 67,269 miles
  • 2006 – 57,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,421 miles
  • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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.

  • Rear cross member corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • OSF floor pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • OSF hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,421 miles (+6,106)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    431700097610
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass108,315 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,315 miles
    Test number
    461555710134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,206 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    324756057748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    157369273834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Front Swivel Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop, Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail101,239 miles (+411)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    204707507385
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Front Swivel Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop, Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass100,828 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,828 miles
    Test number
    840822223960
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump Stop Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass100,736 miles (+576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,736 miles
    Test number
    567596276744
    • AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass100,160 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    142299443037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOSF hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySuspect wiper linkage worn

  9. Fail100,157 miles (+2,186)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    220387136299
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSF floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOSF hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySuspect wiper linkage worn

  10. Pass97,971 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,971 miles
    Test number
    140478135111
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  11. Fail97,969 miles (+2,266)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,969 miles
    Test number
    251909789215
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  12. Pass95,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    869466819450
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion o/s front floor
    • AdvisorySome corrosion rear cross member

  13. Fail95,703 miles (+2,286)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    405546676588
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion o/s front floor
    • AdvisorySome corrosion rear cross member

  14. Pass93,417 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,417 miles
    Test number
    739620306226
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryAdvise surface rust on brake pipes

  15. Pass92,296 miles (+790)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,296 miles
    Test number
    189601014343
    • NoteAdvise slight blow from exhaust centre joint
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion on front to rear and rear axle brake pipes

  16. Pass91,506 miles (+3,710)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    669085413329
    • NoteRusting on front to rear brake pipe
    • NoteRusting on rear axle pipes

  17. Pass87,796 miles (+3,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    607307512337
    • NoteAdvise surface rust on rear axle and front to rear brake pipes

  18. Pass84,298 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    339141101308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,854 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    771212200318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,431 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,431 miles
    Test number
    592173809330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,823 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    730318398242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,269 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,269 miles
    Test number
    513384327347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,507 miles (+6,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    131371527147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail57,586 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,586 miles
    Test number
    631494426111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass57,586 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,586 miles
    Test number
    760204426173
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about X792 AAY

Does X792 AAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X792 AAY is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X792 AAY?
The MOT on X792 AAY is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X792 AAY done?
X792 AAY was recorded at 114,421 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,888 miles a year.
Has X792 AAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X792 AAY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X792 AAY 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 X792 AAY find?
X792 AAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear "a" frame dust cover; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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