LAND ROVER DEFENDER A1XLP has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 89,021 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 14:45.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 30th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

A1XLP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202789,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Drop Link From Steering Box Has Slight Play
  2. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bushes Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outrigger Corroded
FAILED16TH JANUARY 202689,021 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Drop Link From Steering Box Has Slight Play
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bushes Worn
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outrigger Corroded
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202530TH JANUARY 202688,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Offside Rear Out Rigger
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202429TH JANUARY 202587,221 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top And Bottom Bushes Worn (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Out Rigger Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak On Engine
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Door Outer Handle Loose
FAILED19TH JANUARY 202487,221 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Rear Other Passenger Door Catch Insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
  3. PRS - Steering Box Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Box Fitted) On Steering Box (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top And Bottom Bushes Worn (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Out Rigger Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak On Engine
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Door Outer Handle Loose
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202329TH JANUARY 202486,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Brake Pipe, Towards The Rear Above The Chassis. (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Support Brace Below Rear Seats (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED30TH JANUARY 202386,003 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Steering Box Has Excessive Movement Between Sector Shaft And The Drop Arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Brake Pipe, Towards The Rear Above The Chassis. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Support Brace Below Rear Seats (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202221ST JANUARY 202384,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Steering Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202121ST JANUARY 202283,444 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. MINOR - All Direction Indicators Flashing Less Than 60 Times A Minute (4.4.4 (a))
FAILED8TH JANUARY 202183,443 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. MINOR - All Direction Indicators Flashing Less Than 60 Times A Minute (4.4.4 (a))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202021ST JANUARY 202182,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202082,484 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201921ST JANUARY 202081,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Return Hose Rubbing On Steering Colume
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper And Lower Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak On Engine
FAILED16TH JANUARY 201981,270 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - One On Offside Sidelights Not Working
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Passenger's Seat Backrest Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Level Below Minimum Level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Coolant Return Hose Rubbing On Steering Colume
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper And Lower Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pipe Connection Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System Brake Pip Or Caliper Offside Front (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Axle Centre Balljoint On A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak On Engine
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201815TH JANUARY 201979,447 MI
PASSED5TH JANUARY 201715TH JANUARY 201878,348 MI
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 201678,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release Additional Rear Seats Buckle Missing (5.2.5a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage Reverse Lamp Broken (6.1.c.1)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage Reservoir To Steering Box (2.3.3b)
  11. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (3.4.1b)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Inner Face (3.5.1i)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Inner Face (3.5.1i)
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201515TH JANUARY 201775,686 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201515TH JANUARY 201673,571 MI
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201415TH JANUARY 201569,440 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
FAILED15TH JANUARY 201469,435 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Nut(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Nut(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20114TH JANUARY 201267,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
FAILED4TH JANUARY 201167,306 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200915TH OCTOBER 201061,635 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20075TH SEPTEMBER 200856,663 MI
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 200756,663 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
FAILED23RD JUNE 200646,999 MI
 
  1. PRS - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Does Not Fasten Securely Maintaining The Sealing Arrangement (7.2.4b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED23RD JUNE 200622ND JUNE 200746,999 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A1XLP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

A1XLP MOT Comments

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A1XLP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 89,021 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,870 miles

A1XLP FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration A1XLP was manufactured on Friday 30th May 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 89,021 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,870 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A1XLP has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 63 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 9 Major, 3 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does A1XLP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 A1XLP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A1XLP Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 A1XLP does have Tax. Read more

When does A1XLP Tax expire?

The current Tax for A1XLP will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A1XLP MOT expire?

The current MOT for A1XLP will expire in 7 months on Saturday 30th January 2027. Read more

When did A1XLP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A1XLP was on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 14:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A1XLP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for A1XLP we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A1XLP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for A1XLP we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A1XLP?

A1XLP is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has A1XLP done?

The odometer reading for A1XLP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 89,021 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,870 miles per year. Read more

How old is A1XLP?

The vehicle A1XLP was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th May 2003. Read more

What colour is A1XLP?

The official colour of A1XLP is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does A1XLP have?

A1XLP has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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