BX18 XAL

2018 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2018
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
4999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 September 2026 (107 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,771 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 71/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2018 Land Rover has 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 32,771 miles. The car's high insurance group and known model-specific issues for timing chains and head gaskets also warrant careful consideration.

Mileage is consistent at 10,395 miles/year, averaging slightly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • 2021-04-26: Failed MOT for rear brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick, indicating a critical safety component was neglected.
  • High insurance group (25–28 out of 50) will result in significantly higher annual premiums.
  • Community-reported high-risk issues: oil leaks, head gasket, clutch, battery drain, and timing chain failures are model-specific concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-29, indicating current roadworthiness and no immediate retesting costs.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,395 miles/year, showing no signs of odometer fraud or unusual usage patterns.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017

Mileage history

Apr 2021: 32,771 mi FAILApr 2021: 32,771 mi PASSMay 2022: 43,497 mi PASSMay 2023: 50,050 mi PASSApr 2024: 64,479 mi PASSSep 2025: 80,575 mi PASS81k57k33kApr 2021Sep 2025

MOT test history — 5/6 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2021 FAIL 32,771 mi
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2021 PASS 32,771 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 43,497 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 50,050 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 64,479 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 PASS 80,575 mi None recorded

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About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX18 XAL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.