
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X86 SESMOT history
X86 SES is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 163,911 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,162 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X86 SES
- 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
- 31 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X86 SES was last recorded at 163,911 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Nov 2010: 102,723 miles, lower than 919,763 miles on 10 Nov 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 162,871 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,040 miles
- Average per year
- 5,162 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,911 miles
- 2025 – 162,871 miles
- 2023 – 162,615 miles
- 2022 – 161,224 miles
- 2019 – 160,090 miles
- 2018 – 149,174 miles
- 2016 – 143,472 miles
- 2015 – 139,421 miles
- 2014 – 133,914 miles
- 2013 – 128,233 miles
- 2012 – 120,994 miles
- 2011 – 111,169 miles
- 2010 – 102,723 miles
- 2009 – 919,763 miles
- 2008 – 81,675 miles
- 2007 – 71,342 miles
- 2006 – 60,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint as oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint as oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryVehicle showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
31 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,911 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 163,911 miles
- Test number
- 334050822188
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint as oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint as oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle showing corrosion
Fail163,911 miles (+1,040)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,911 miles
- Test number
- 960919537548
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint as oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint as oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle showing corrosion
Pass162,871 miles (+256)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 162,871 miles
- Test number
- 788918777718
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront swivel ball has Oil leak, but not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle showing corrosion
Pass162,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 162,615 miles
- Test number
- 754419069261
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead light dip switch faulty
Fail162,615 miles (+1,391)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,615 miles
- Test number
- 986323344842
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead light dip switch faulty
Pass161,224 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 161,224 miles
- Test number
- 241548664699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,222 miles (+1,132)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,222 miles
- Test number
- 680767259701
- DangerousBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass160,090 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,090 miles
- Test number
- 861619249464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,015 miles (+10,841)9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,015 miles
- Test number
- 807685380113
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected rear lamps wiring loom (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass149,174 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 149,174 miles
- Test number
- 637908344796
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryGearbox Oil Leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail149,174 miles (+5,702)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,174 miles
- Test number
- 248419081663
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryGearbox Oil Leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass143,472 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 143,472 miles
- Test number
- 568564622905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Fail143,472 miles (+4,051)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,472 miles
- Test number
- 534877507338
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Pass139,421 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 139,421 miles
- Test number
- 330825090765
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail139,421 miles (+5,507)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,421 miles
- Test number
- 114675377186
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass133,914 miles (+5,681)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 133,914 miles
- Test number
- 349692014356
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass128,233 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 128,233 miles
- Test number
- 407038293200
- NoteFront wiper arms worn
Fail128,224 miles (+7,230)16 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,224 miles
- Test number
- 839375573262
- FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteWiper arms worn
Pass120,994 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 120,994 miles
- Test number
- 577603702300
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail120,994 miles (+9,825)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,994 miles
- Test number
- 707393402353
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass111,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 111,169 miles
- Test number
- 828128391259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,167 miles (+8,444)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,167 miles
- Test number
- 365368391262
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass102,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 102,723 miles
- Test number
- 442913210383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,723 miles (-817,040)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,723 miles
- Test number
- 412472710446
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureFront Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass919,763 miles (+827,872)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 919,763 miles
- Test number
- 433764319402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,891 miles (+10,216)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,891 miles
- Test number
- 440788109434
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,675 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 81,675 miles
- Test number
- 940630618313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail81,675 miles (+10,333)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,675 miles
- Test number
- 610518608357
- FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass71,342 miles (+10,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 71,342 miles
- Test number
- 602230617313
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass60,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 60,891 miles
- Test number
- 743991216309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,891 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,891 miles
- Test number
- 431114306407
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about X86 SES
- Does X86 SES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X86 SES is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X86 SES?
- The MOT on X86 SES is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X86 SES done?
- X86 SES was recorded at 163,911 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
- Has X86 SES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X86 SES has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X86 SES ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X86 SES find?
- X86 SES passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front axle swivel joint as oil leak but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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