Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
XAY 86MOT history
XAY 86 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 103,262 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- XAY 86
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
XAY 86 was last recorded at 103,262 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Dec 2010: 84,513 miles, lower than 792,199 miles on 31 Oct 2009.
- 1 Apr 2014: 93,111 miles, lower than 930,985 miles on 27 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,234 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 2,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,262 miles
- 2024 – 102,154 miles
- 2023 – 101,472 miles
- 2022 – 101,037 miles
- 2021 – 100,081 miles
- 2020 – 99,055 miles
- 2019 – 98,228 miles
- 2018 – 97,562 miles
- 2017 – 96,567 miles
- 2016 – 95,730 miles
- 2015 – 94,581 miles
- 2014 – 93,111 miles
- 2012 – 90,608 miles
- 2010 – 84,513 miles
- 2009 – 792,199 miles
- 2008 – 69,260 miles
- 2007 – 63,873 miles
- 2006 – 58,377 miles
- 2005 – 48,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,262 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s . o/s. front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear top (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Steering box has seepage
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Both Front Axle Swivel Joints Has Slight Seepage
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,262 miles (+28)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 103,262 miles
- Test number
- 314069656727
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s . o/s. front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))
Fail103,234 miles (+1,080)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,234 miles
- Test number
- 339471593600
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to back o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering arm modification unsafe arm from steering box loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s . o/s. front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,154 miles (+682)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,154 miles
- Test number
- 893161489599
- AdvisoryBoth Front Axle Swivel Joints Has Slight Seepage
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,472 miles (+435)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 101,472 miles
- Test number
- 100731225131
- AdvisoryBoth Front Axle Swivel Joints Has Slight Seepage
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,037 miles (+956)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 101,037 miles
- Test number
- 410443088686
- AdvisoryBoth Front Axle Swivel Joints Has Slight Seepage
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass100,081 miles (+1,026)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 100,081 miles
- Test number
- 226876672299
- AdvisoryBoth Front Axle Swivel Joints Has Slight Seepage
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass99,055 miles (+827)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 99,055 miles
- Test number
- 550228472799
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass98,228 miles (+666)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,228 miles
- Test number
- 424796144971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,562 miles (+995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,562 miles
- Test number
- 356606805830
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,567 miles (+837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 96,567 miles
- Test number
- 614889898883
- AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight play Both Front Slightly Leaking (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
Pass95,730 miles (+1,149)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 95,730 miles
- Test number
- 897086150860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,581 miles (+1,470)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,581 miles
- Test number
- 326699075078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,111 miles (-837,874)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,111 miles
- Test number
- 307491494003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail930,985 miles (+840,377)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 930,985 miles
- Test number
- 157376984066
- FailureCentre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Pass90,608 miles (+3,198)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 90,608 miles
- Test number
- 627394432307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,410 miles (+2,897)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 87,410 miles
- Test number
- 716480912066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,513 miles (-707,686)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 84,513 miles
- Test number
- 571188430320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass792,199 miles (+712,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 792,199 miles
- Test number
- 523684509396
- 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)
Fail79,211 miles (+9,951)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,211 miles
- Test number
- 611243599239
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNearside & Offside Front Swivel Housings leaking Oil
Pass69,260 miles (+5,387)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 69,260 miles
- Test number
- 483285628347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,873 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 63,873 miles
- Test number
- 561220537335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,868 miles (+5,491)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,868 miles
- Test number
- 154398127390
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass58,377 miles (+9,744)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 58,377 miles
- Test number
- 123185036227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,633 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 48,633 miles
- Test number
- 803438405366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about XAY 86
- What vehicle is registration XAY 86 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show XAY 86 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. 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 XAY 86 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on XAY 86 expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on XAY 86?
- The MOT on XAY 86 expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has XAY 86 done?
- XAY 86 was recorded at 103,262 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
- Has XAY 86 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. XAY 86 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on XAY 86 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on XAY 86 find?
- XAY 86 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded n/s . o/s. front and back; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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