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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X809 TCCMOT history

X809 TCC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

X809 TCC 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 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,571 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X809 TCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X809 TCC was last recorded at 127,571 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,415 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,571 miles
  • 2025 – 127,415 miles
  • 2024 – 126,927 miles
  • 2023 – 126,588 miles
  • 2022 – 126,030 miles
  • 2021 – 125,515 miles
  • 2017 – 125,021 miles
  • 2016 – 119,615 miles
  • 2015 – 113,458 miles
  • 2014 – 108,018 miles
  • 2013 – 102,276 miles
  • 2012 – 97,418 miles
  • 2011 – 91,185 miles
  • 2010 – 81,450 miles
  • 2009 – 68,492 miles
  • 2008 – 54,219 miles
  • 2007 – 47,260 miles
  • 2006 – 46,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,571 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside of vehicle coated with underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,571 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,571 miles
    Test number
    252250914570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,415 miles (+488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,415 miles
    Test number
    170166158618
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass126,927 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,927 miles
    Test number
    146488788217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with underseal

  4. Fail126,912 miles (+324)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    684070195127
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated with underseal

  5. Pass126,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    925471276724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,588 miles (+558)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    779969608485
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,030 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    847353699404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,515 miles (+40)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,515 miles
    Test number
    267556514726
    • 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))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail125,475 miles (+454)1 dangerous14 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,475 miles
    Test number
    778104573426
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm dust cover perished

  10. Pass125,021 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,021 miles
    Test number
    165926110944
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail125,021 miles (+1)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,021 miles
    Test number
    645360275701
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail125,020 miles (+5,405)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    836848580026
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass119,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,615 miles
    Test number
    911394326572
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Fail119,615 miles (+6,157)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,615 miles
    Test number
    559524285632
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Pass113,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,458 miles
    Test number
    939362865108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail113,458 miles (+5,440)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,458 miles
    Test number
    146762565109
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass108,018 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    226704254183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail108,018 miles (+5,742)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    729963654135
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass102,276 miles (+4,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,276 miles
    Test number
    146524243151
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass97,418 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,418 miles
    Test number
    247342952435
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteSlight play in n\s tractor joint.

  21. Fail97,418 miles (+6,233)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,418 miles
    Test number
    915382452126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteSlight play in n\s tractor joint.

  22. Pass91,185 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    325996041179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,450 miles (+12,958)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    970156840194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but still readable and secure

  24. Pass68,492 miles (+14,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    110854939174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,219 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    652239148105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,942 miles (+6,682)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,942 miles
    Test number
    462453648190
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  27. Pass47,260 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    201819627464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,060 miles
    Test number
    173572636129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X809 TCC

Does X809 TCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X809 TCC is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X809 TCC?
The MOT on X809 TCC is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X809 TCC done?
X809 TCC was recorded at 127,571 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has X809 TCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X809 TCC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X809 TCC 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 X809 TCC find?
X809 TCC passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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