
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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 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.
Pass182,658 miles (+12,149)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 182,658 miles
- Test number
- 585414209051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,509 miles (+10,504)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 170,509 miles
- Test number
- 490282885240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,005 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 160,005 miles
- Test number
- 339012826608
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass148,793 miles (+1,021)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 148,793 miles
- Test number
- 302858181655
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass124,140 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 124,140 miles
- Test number
- 998592042783
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass103,449 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,449 miles
- Test number
- 793139588089
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass78,188 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 78,188 miles
- Test number
- 683910161898
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass64,525 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 64,525 miles
- Test number
- 206649184273
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass59,180 miles (+1,506)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 59,180 miles
- Test number
- 473995280283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,674 miles (+1,244)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 57,674 miles
- Test number
- 701259779285
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass54,497 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 54,497 miles
- Test number
- 604111797262
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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