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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

XOW 389MOT history

XOW 389 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

XOW 389 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 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,536 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XOW 389
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XOW 389 was last recorded at 81,536 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2021: 50,171 miles, lower than 55,868 miles on 7 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,951 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,585 miles
Average per year
4,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,536 miles
  • 2025 – 76,951 miles
  • 2024 – 69,912 miles
  • 2023 – 66,212 miles
  • 2022 – 61,301 miles
  • 2021 – 50,171 miles
  • 2020 – 50,171 miles
  • 2019 – 44,353 miles
  • 2018 – 38,691 miles
  • 2017 – 33,526 miles
  • 2016 – 29,488 miles
  • 2015 – 23,789 miles
  • 2013 – 21,399 miles
  • 2012 – 17,645 miles
  • 2011 – 15,592 miles
  • 2010 – 13,392 miles
  • 2009 – 12,384 miles
  • 2008 – 10,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,536 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.

  • Nearside Front hub seal has slight fluid leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,536 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    188156426878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,951 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    737906022048
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,951 miles (+7,039)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,951 miles
    Test number
    199042191213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,912 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,912 miles
    Test number
    623577611091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub / axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail69,910 miles (+3,698)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,910 miles
    Test number
    235426857385
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub / axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass66,212 miles (+4,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    644474336771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass61,301 miles (+11,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    275723494823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has slight fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,171 miles (-5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    514786959206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has slight fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail55,868 miles (+5,697)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    189793060085
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has slight fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal has slight leak

  10. Pass50,171 miles (+5,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    727703358633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has slight fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass44,353 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    827775084420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,691 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,691 miles
    Test number
    350457126096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,526 miles (+4,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,526 miles
    Test number
    238721926459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass29,488 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    414043987192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,789 miles (+2,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,789 miles
    Test number
    429588675134
    • NoteSlight fluid leak from both front hub seal's

  16. Pass21,399 miles (+3,754)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    307084303301
    • NoteAll round tyre valves perished
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased

  17. Pass17,645 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,645 miles
    Test number
    318383192417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,592 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,592 miles
    Test number
    786871491281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,392 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,392 miles
    Test number
    864772990246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,384 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,384 miles
    Test number
    460831009328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass12,384 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,384 miles
    Test number
    623621709309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,159 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,159 miles
    Test number
    170861698291
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass10,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,159 miles
    Test number
    952051198260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XOW 389

What vehicle is registration XOW 389 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XOW 389 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2005. 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 XOW 389 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XOW 389 is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on XOW 389?
The MOT on XOW 389 is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XOW 389 done?
XOW 389 was recorded at 81,536 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,042 miles a year.
Has XOW 389 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XOW 389 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on XOW 389 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XOW 389 find?
XOW 389 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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