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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

XAT 129MOT history

XAT 129 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

XAT 129 green 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 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,197 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
22 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAT 129
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAT 129 was last recorded at 132,197 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,032 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
2,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,197 miles
  • 2025 – 132,032 miles
  • 2024 – 131,459 miles
  • 2023 – 130,552 miles
  • 2022 – 129,744 miles
  • 2021 – 128,749 miles
  • 2020 – 127,356 miles
  • 2019 – 124,704 miles
  • 2018 – 123,071 miles
  • 2017 – 120,046 miles
  • 2016 – 116,753 miles
  • 2015 – 113,969 miles
  • 2014 – 111,298 miles
  • 2013 – 107,286 miles
  • 2012 – 104,207 miles
  • 2011 – 102,396 miles
  • 2010 – 99,680 miles
  • 2009 – 97,357 miles
  • 2008 – 93,433 miles
  • 2007 – 86,875 miles
  • 2006 – 80,559 miles
  • 2005 – 73,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,197 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,197 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,197 miles
    Test number
    111608319231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,032 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    442512739977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,459 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,459 miles
    Test number
    630050480581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,552 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,552 miles
    Test number
    539187669732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,744 miles (+995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    976146868108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,749 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,749 miles
    Test number
    706621640523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,356 miles (+2,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,356 miles
    Test number
    854475531260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering arm drop arm gator split

  8. Pass124,704 miles (+1,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,704 miles
    Test number
    636009432928
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass123,071 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,071 miles
    Test number
    824311354791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,046 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,046 miles
    Test number
    321210285730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,753 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,753 miles
    Test number
    825273123319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,969 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,969 miles
    Test number
    542278108153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,298 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,298 miles
    Test number
    479438744260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,286 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,286 miles
    Test number
    508337343271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,207 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,207 miles
    Test number
    749165032218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,396 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,396 miles
    Test number
    875567921248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,680 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    290653240227
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Pass97,357 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    452242009222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,433 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,433 miles
    Test number
    364302138482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,875 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    114089327292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,559 miles (+7,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    473769916220
    • NoteSome movement in n/s/r upper shock absorber mount also steering box droparm joint gaiter is split

  22. Pass73,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    441714615243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAT 129

What vehicle is registration XAT 129 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAT 129 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 XAT 129 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAT 129 is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAT 129?
The MOT on XAT 129 is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAT 129 done?
XAT 129 was recorded at 132,197 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,776 miles a year.
Has XAT 129 ever failed its MOT?
No. XAT 129 has passed all 22 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on XAT 129 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 XAT 129 find?
XAT 129 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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