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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

XAX 173MOT history

XAX 173 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

XAX 173 green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
104,933 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAX 173
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAX 173 was last recorded at 104,933 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,780 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 104,933 miles
  • 2020 – 104,780 miles
  • 2018 – 103,231 miles
  • 2016 – 98,410 miles
  • 2015 – 97,463 miles
  • 2014 – 95,907 miles
  • 2013 – 94,253 miles
  • 2012 – 91,231 miles
  • 2011 – 85,539 miles
  • 2010 – 80,154 miles
  • 2009 – 79,141 miles
  • 2008 – 71,379 miles
  • 2007 – 65,550 miles
  • 2006 – 57,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,933 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,933 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,933 miles
    Test number
    397509589357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass104,780 miles (+416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,780 miles
    Test number
    701079010968
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass104,364 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    639091571083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,231 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,231 miles
    Test number
    632943300640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,161 miles (+2,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,161 miles
    Test number
    449718406489
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass98,410 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    658180669863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,350 miles (+887)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    432582818027
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryChassis slight corrosion

  8. Pass97,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,463 miles
    Test number
    768488753611
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail97,463 miles (+1,556)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,463 miles
    Test number
    989864061311
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass95,907 miles (+1,654)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    786765064207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront steering bush light worn

  11. Pass94,253 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    357544973292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,231 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,231 miles
    Test number
    377867752213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,178 miles (+5,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,178 miles
    Test number
    986944352246
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass85,539 miles (+5,385)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    388027451220
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leek from hubs

  15. Pass80,154 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    181910050252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,141 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    541023879265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,138 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    724956169201
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    332203068403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,379 miles (+5,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,379 miles
    Test number
    593063668224
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass65,550 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,550 miles
    Test number
    384360177427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,676 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,676 miles
    Test number
    644002576264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,022 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    380060136209
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about XAX 173

What vehicle is registration XAX 173 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAX 173 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. 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 XAX 173 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XAX 173 expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XAX 173?
The MOT on XAX 173 expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XAX 173 done?
XAX 173 was recorded at 104,933 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has XAX 173 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAX 173 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on XAX 173 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 XAX 173 find?
XAX 173 passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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