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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

XPX 99MOT history

XPX 99 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 159,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

XPX 99 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,988 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XPX 99
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XPX 99 was last recorded at 159,988 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,986 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,988 miles
  • 2025 – 153,200 miles
  • 2024 – 148,090 miles
  • 2023 – 141,617 miles
  • 2021 – 134,957 miles
  • 2020 – 130,440 miles
  • 2019 – 124,508 miles
  • 2018 – 118,735 miles
  • 2017 – 113,697 miles
  • 2016 – 105,953 miles
  • 2015 – 98,676 miles
  • 2014 – 88,277 miles
  • 2013 – 78,954 miles
  • 2012 – 70,190 miles
  • 2011 – 60,196 miles
  • 2010 – 48,739 miles
  • 2009 – 36,058 miles
  • 2008 – 27,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,988 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion entire underside and componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,988 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,988 miles
    Test number
    379564770358
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion entire underside and components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,986 miles (+6,786)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,986 miles
    Test number
    105217946111
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion entire underside and components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,200 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,200 miles
    Test number
    494413512272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,090 miles (+6,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,090 miles
    Test number
    628760532184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass141,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,617 miles
    Test number
    707444141457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Fail141,617 miles (+6,660)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,617 miles
    Test number
    595988721727
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,957 miles
    Test number
    423695013739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,957 miles (+4,517)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,957 miles
    Test number
    981846705534
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass130,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    910584388789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,440 miles (+5,932)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    154442470849
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass124,508 miles (+5,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,508 miles
    Test number
    922432053361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  12. Pass118,735 miles (+5,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,735 miles
    Test number
    765783640378
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,697 miles
    Test number
    628512770974
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail113,697 miles (+7,744)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,697 miles
    Test number
    233060953106
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (2.6.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass105,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    905652199114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,953 miles (+7,277)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    746794252219
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effieciency just met requirements

  17. Pass98,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    305027907870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail98,676 miles (+10,399)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    709203079805
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass88,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    335933944164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail88,277 miles (+9,323)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    206263244474
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail78,954 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    138081743197
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  22. Pass78,954 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    209871043491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,190 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    269865792105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,185 miles (+9,989)1 dangerous13 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    959162392169
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront no/plate cracked

  25. Pass60,196 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    145150691174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFr/No plate cracked
    • NoteHi/level light nw

  26. Fail60,196 miles (+11,457)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    386300091149
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFr/No plate cracked
    • NoteHi/level light nw

  27. Pass48,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    602786820128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,739 miles (+12,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    980096520166
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  29. Pass36,058 miles (+9,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    204030629499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    643411128194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XPX 99

What vehicle is registration XPX 99 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XPX 99 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 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 XPX 99 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XPX 99 is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on XPX 99?
The MOT on XPX 99 is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XPX 99 done?
XPX 99 was recorded at 159,988 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,279 miles a year.
Has XPX 99 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XPX 99 has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on XPX 99 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 XPX 99 find?
XPX 99 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: general age related corrosion entire underside and components; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower mount, and 1 more.

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