Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X795 FAWMOT history
X795 FAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 169,295 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X795 FAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 15 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X795 FAW was last recorded at 169,295 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,575 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,720 miles
- Average per year
- 5,642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,295 miles
- 2025 – 167,575 miles
- 2024 – 162,428 miles
- 2023 – 157,749 miles
- 2022 – 151,058 miles
- 2021 – 150,548 miles
- 2020 – 147,300 miles
- 2019 – 135,462 miles
- 2018 – 132,665 miles
- 2017 – 128,341 miles
- 2016 – 123,076 miles
- 2015 – 112,700 miles
- 2014 – 106,224 miles
- 2013 – 99,398 miles
- 2012 – 91,960 miles
- 2010 – 85,177 miles
- 2009 – 77,822 miles
- 2008 – 68,746 miles
- 2007 – 61,730 miles
- 2006 – 55,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,295 miles
- AdvisoryEngine and transmission oil leaks evident.
- AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe feral corroded.
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front swivel pins.
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Engine oil leaks apparent
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside front brake pipe union corroded and thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight oil leak on the steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,295 miles (+1,720)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 169,295 miles
- Test number
- 164729747652
- AdvisoryEngine and transmission oil leaks evident.
- AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe feral corroded.
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front swivel pins.
Pass167,575 miles (+5,147)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 167,575 miles
- Test number
- 991477186749
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparent
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe union badly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak evident on the transfer box
- AdvisoryOil leak on the steering box
- AdvisoryPlay in the nearside front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryWear in the lower steering universal joint
Pass162,428 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 162,428 miles
- Test number
- 657881296941
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparent
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe union corroded and thin
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on the steering box
Fail162,422 miles (+4,673)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,422 miles
- Test number
- 519380931863
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks apparent
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe union corroded and thin
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on the steering box
Pass157,749 miles (+11)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 157,749 miles
- Test number
- 303190662923
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail157,738 miles (+6,680)5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,738 miles
- Test number
- 963566128846
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass151,058 miles (+510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 151,058 miles
- Test number
- 562102742140
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,548 miles (+3,248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 150,548 miles
- Test number
- 901112542656
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,300 miles (+11,838)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 147,300 miles
- Test number
- 246874072767
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass135,462 miles (+2,797)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 135,462 miles
- Test number
- 859092302666
- AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass132,665 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 132,665 miles
- Test number
- 563146086212
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,660 miles (+4,319)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,660 miles
- Test number
- 377038482402
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,341 miles (+5,265)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 128,341 miles
- Test number
- 658140419969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,076 miles (+10,376)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 123,076 miles
- Test number
- 562102217947
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Pass112,700 miles (+6,476)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 112,700 miles
- Test number
- 149635615075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,224 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,224 miles
- Test number
- 148365714094
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,224 miles (+6,826)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 106,224 miles
- Test number
- 276485514013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,398 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 99,398 miles
- Test number
- 428186413003
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Fail99,398 miles (+7,438)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,398 miles
- Test number
- 637696713053
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,960 miles (+6,783)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 91,960 miles
- Test number
- 718782332052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,177 miles (+7,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 85,177 miles
- Test number
- 333856820183
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass77,822 miles (+9,076)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 77,822 miles
- Test number
- 530595459139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,746 miles (+7,016)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 68,746 miles
- Test number
- 382497658130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,730 miles (+6,724)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 61,730 miles
- Test number
- 304826857124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,006 miles
- Test number
- 823866386190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X795 FAW
- Does X795 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X795 FAW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X795 FAW?
- The MOT on X795 FAW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X795 FAW done?
- X795 FAW was recorded at 169,295 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
- Has X795 FAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X795 FAW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on X795 FAW 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 X795 FAW find?
- X795 FAW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: engine and transmission oil leaks evident.; offside front metal brake pipe feral corroded.; slight play in nearside front swivel pins..
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