
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X798 FAWMOT history
X798 FAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 162,937 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,340 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X798 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
- 27 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X798 FAW was last recorded at 162,937 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,435 miles · 1 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 502 miles
- Average per year
- 4,340 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,937 miles
- 2024 – 162,435 miles
- 2023 – 162,015 miles
- 2022 – 161,475 miles
- 2021 – 161,027 miles
- 2019 – 160,511 miles
- 2018 – 155,217 miles
- 2017 – 148,323 miles
- 2016 – 142,496 miles
- 2015 – 134,786 miles
- 2014 – 128,579 miles
- 2013 – 122,321 miles
- 2012 – 116,112 miles
- 2011 – 108,938 miles
- 2010 – 101,133 miles
- 2009 – 95,944 miles
- 2008 – 91,389 miles
- 2006 – 81,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,937 miles (+502)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 162,937 miles
- Test number
- 370495240620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,435 miles (+420)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 162,435 miles
- Test number
- 190143291882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,015 miles (+540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 162,015 miles
- Test number
- 481629084138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,475 miles (+448)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 161,475 miles
- Test number
- 738520819397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,027 miles (+516)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 161,027 miles
- Test number
- 551249666381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,511 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 160,511 miles
- Test number
- 348762938855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,217 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 155,217 miles
- Test number
- 243022429994
- AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail155,217 miles (+6,894)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,217 miles
- Test number
- 347521207683
- DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass148,323 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 148,323 miles
- Test number
- 134974497884
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm has slight play
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail148,323 miles (+5,827)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,323 miles
- Test number
- 324253421400
- FailureBall joint has had excessive heat applied drop arm from steering box (2.2.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryBoth front prop uj"s have play
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryVery dirty
Pass142,496 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 142,496 miles
- Test number
- 863068122675
- 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)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Fail142,496 miles (+7,710)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,496 miles
- Test number
- 609230558585
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light cracked (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Pass134,786 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 134,786 miles
- Test number
- 257752998101
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail134,786 miles (+6,207)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,786 miles
- Test number
- 540518732146
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass128,579 miles (+6,258)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 128,579 miles
- Test number
- 526077594247
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOil leak
Pass122,321 miles (+6,209)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 122,321 miles
- Test number
- 829956593246
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass116,112 miles (+122)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 116,112 miles
- Test number
- 417782612356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NotePlay in front prop joint
- NotePlay in rear prop joint
Fail115,990 miles (+7,052)8 failures9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,990 miles
- Test number
- 789014002360
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteOffside wiper rubber split
- NotePlay in front prop joint
- NotePlay in rear prop joint
Pass108,938 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 108,938 miles
- Test number
- 727012191248
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail108,938 miles (+7,805)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,938 miles
- Test number
- 637742591208
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,133 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 101,133 miles
- Test number
- 320735480468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail101,133 miles (+5,189)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,133 miles
- Test number
- 211515180280
- FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass95,944 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 95,944 miles
- Test number
- 200993709306
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
Fail95,943 miles (+4,554)15 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,943 miles
- Test number
- 420430009398
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
Fail91,389 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,389 miles
- Test number
- 583402008327
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass91,389 miles (+3,738)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 91,389 miles
- Test number
- 622252208375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,651 miles (+208)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 87,651 miles
- Test number
- 763616538003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,443 miles (+6,172)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,443 miles
- Test number
- 702996818075
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,271 miles (+198)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 81,271 miles
- Test number
- 523157616318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,073 miles11 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,073 miles
- Test number
- 502735606309
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFRONT NO. PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED
- NoteHANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL SLIGHTLY HIGH
- NoteSTEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
- NoteSTEERING DAMPER BOTTOM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY
Questions about X798 FAW
- Does X798 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X798 FAW expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X798 FAW?
- The MOT on X798 FAW expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X798 FAW done?
- X798 FAW was recorded at 162,937 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 4,340 miles a year.
- Has X798 FAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X798 FAW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on X798 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 X798 FAW find?
- X798 FAW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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