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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X801 EBHMOT history

X801 EBH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

X801 EBH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
182,658 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X801 EBH
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
13 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X801 EBH was last recorded at 182,658 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 12,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,509 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,149 miles
Average per year
6,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,658 miles
  • 2024 – 170,509 miles
  • 2023 – 160,005 miles
  • 2022 – 148,793 miles
  • 2021 – 136,469 miles
  • 2020 – 124,140 miles
  • 2019 – 103,449 miles
  • 2017 – 78,188 miles
  • 2016 – 66,452 miles
  • 2015 – 65,562 miles
  • 2014 – 64,525 miles
  • 2013 – 63,427 miles
  • 2012 – 62,833 miles
  • 2011 – 61,027 miles
  • 2010 – 59,180 miles
  • 2009 – 57,674 miles
  • 2008 – 56,430 miles
  • 2007 – 54,497 miles
  • 2006 – 51,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,658 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,658 miles (+12,149)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    182,658 miles
    Test number
    585414209051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,509 miles (+10,504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,509 miles
    Test number
    490282885240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,005 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,005 miles
    Test number
    339012826608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,966 miles (+11,173)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,966 miles
    Test number
    411952199229
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  5. Pass148,793 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,793 miles
    Test number
    302858181655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,772 miles (+11,303)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,772 miles
    Test number
    909268729356
    • DangerousOffside Front steering damper bush
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass136,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,469 miles
    Test number
    964874532022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail136,469 miles (+12,329)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,469 miles
    Test number
    407851019003
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass124,140 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    998592042783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,117 miles (+20,668)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,117 miles
    Test number
    470362988313
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass103,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    793139588089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,448 miles (+25,260)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,448 miles
    Test number
    700213262120
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass78,188 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    683910161898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,179 miles (+11,727)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,179 miles
    Test number
    987155043453
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  15. Pass66,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    855508224531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)
  16. Fail66,452 miles (+890)1 failure4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    291854846458
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member internal side. (6.1.B.2)
  17. Pass65,562 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    804627373172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
  18. Pass64,525 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    206649184273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,427 miles (+594)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    508729283260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear propshaft front uj bolts slightly loose
  20. Pass62,833 miles (+1,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    268253192228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass61,027 miles (+1,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    298864381223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  22. Pass59,180 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    473995280283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,674 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    701259779285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    962819188288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  25. Fail56,430 miles (+1,933)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    741319988262
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  26. Pass54,497 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    604111797262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,482 miles (+2,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    573508087210
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
  28. Pass51,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    392624486204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X801 EBH

Does X801 EBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X801 EBH is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X801 EBH?
The MOT on X801 EBH is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X801 EBH done?
X801 EBH was recorded at 182,658 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
Has X801 EBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X801 EBH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X801 EBH 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 X801 EBH find?
X801 EBH passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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