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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

8000 EBMOT history

8000 EB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

8000 EB green 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,920 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8000 EB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8000 EB was last recorded at 130,920 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2011: 69,322 miles, lower than 635,082 miles on 12 Jun 2010.
  • 18 Mar 2014: 97,531 miles, lower than 868,478 miles on 18 Mar 2013.

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
129,980 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
940 miles
Average per year
4,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,920 miles
  • 2024 – 129,980 miles
  • 2023 – 128,911 miles
  • 2022 – 126,511 miles
  • 2021 – 124,696 miles
  • 2020 – 122,227 miles
  • 2019 – 120,843 miles
  • 2017 – 117,883 miles
  • 2016 – 115,807 miles
  • 2015 – 106,800 miles
  • 2014 – 97,531 miles
  • 2013 – 868,478 miles
  • 2012 – 77,435 miles
  • 2011 – 69,322 miles
  • 2010 – 635,082 miles
  • 2009 – 54,000 miles
  • 2007 – 47,423 miles
  • 2006 – 36,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,920 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,920 miles (+940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,920 miles
    Test number
    199126735384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,980 miles (+1,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,980 miles
    Test number
    373267269944
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X1 pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,911 miles (+2,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,911 miles
    Test number
    421662091779
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass126,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    679149362597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,511 miles (+1,815)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    421342476355
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,696 miles
    Test number
    693729861403
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,696 miles (+2,469)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,696 miles
    Test number
    343805480249
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,227 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,227 miles
    Test number
    971286303162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,195 miles (+1,352)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,195 miles
    Test number
    147614474141
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass120,843 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,843 miles
    Test number
    625608994603
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail120,819 miles (+2,936)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    501366790496
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass117,883 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    734277091190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,863 miles (+2,056)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,863 miles
    Test number
    934570996316
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass115,807 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,807 miles
    Test number
    899928979873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    538772275075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,800 miles (+9,269)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    275911075074
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass97,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    756647574072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,531 miles (-770,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    918577374087
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  19. Pass868,478 miles (+791,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    868,478 miles
    Test number
    686587573065
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass77,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    435896172043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,435 miles (+8,113)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    837676872071
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass69,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    436420551079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,322 miles (-565,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    977937441072
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass635,082 miles (+581,082)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    635,082 miles
    Test number
    793343260159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,000 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    794578969017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,992 miles (+6,569)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,992 miles
    Test number
    460574269078
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass47,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    140644247107
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail47,418 miles (+10,889)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    373394547111
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass36,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,529 miles
    Test number
    542900686091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8000 EB

What vehicle is registration 8000 EB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8000 EB on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2003. 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 8000 EB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8000 EB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 8000 EB?
The MOT on 8000 EB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8000 EB done?
8000 EB was recorded at 130,920 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,782 miles a year.
Has 8000 EB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8000 EB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on 8000 EB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8000 EB find?
8000 EB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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