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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

XAS 743MOT history

XAS 743 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

XAS 743 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,495 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAS 743
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAS 743 was last recorded at 75,495 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,872 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,623 miles
Average per year
1,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,495 miles
  • 2025 – 70,872 miles
  • 2024 – 67,644 miles
  • 2023 – 65,326 miles
  • 2022 – 62,906 miles
  • 2021 – 57,153 miles
  • 2020 – 54,121 miles
  • 2019 – 54,044 miles
  • 2018 – 52,465 miles
  • 2017 – 52,456 miles
  • 2015 – 52,150 miles
  • 2014 – 51,766 miles
  • 2013 – 49,588 miles
  • 2012 – 48,500 miles
  • 2010 – 48,059 miles
  • 2009 – 47,152 miles
  • 2008 – 44,894 miles
  • 2007 – 43,140 miles
  • 2006 – 37,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,495 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    714337422676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,495 miles (+4,623)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    280894471148
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,872 miles (+3,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    340185667424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    298178132890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer part of cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,640 miles (+2,314)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,640 miles
    Test number
    485867132398
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer part of cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,326 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,326 miles
    Test number
    860126983007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail65,316 miles (+2,410)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    627528070119
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,906 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    757922535267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail62,895 miles (+5,742)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    878986639798
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,153 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    826152633314
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail57,151 miles (+3,030)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    477354830995
    • MajorFuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass54,121 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,121 miles
    Test number
    308669324472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,044 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    599144992880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,465 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    191153061702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,456 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    743160484245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,150 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    728489245131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,766 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    269169934108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,588 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    437553143193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,500 miles (+441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,500 miles
    Test number
    128214202040
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass48,059 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    604654000201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,058 miles (+906)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    562993500249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass47,152 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,152 miles
    Test number
    244757849448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,894 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    854832698083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,140 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    482103497064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,032 miles
    Test number
    150739906095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAS 743

What vehicle is registration XAS 743 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAS 743 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jun 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XAS 743 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAS 743 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAS 743?
The MOT on XAS 743 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAS 743 done?
XAS 743 was recorded at 75,495 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
Has XAS 743 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAS 743 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on XAS 743 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 XAS 743 find?
XAS 743 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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