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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

8834 DFMOT history

8834 DF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 180,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

8834 DF red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
180,511 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8834 DF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8834 DF was last recorded at 180,511 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,493 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,511 miles
  • 2024 – 174,272 miles
  • 2023 – 168,181 miles
  • 2022 – 162,678 miles
  • 2021 – 157,081 miles
  • 2020 – 150,047 miles
  • 2019 – 145,495 miles
  • 2018 – 139,463 miles
  • 2017 – 134,209 miles
  • 2016 – 128,735 miles
  • 2015 – 122,419 miles
  • 2014 – 117,189 miles
  • 2013 – 111,456 miles
  • 2012 – 106,672 miles
  • 2011 – 102,259 miles
  • 2010 – 98,391 miles
  • 2009 – 94,240 miles
  • 2008 – 90,868 miles
  • 2007 – 85,191 miles
  • 2006 – 79,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,511 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Body corrosion/rear bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,511 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    180,511 miles
    Test number
    709166605958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,493 miles (+6,221)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,493 miles
    Test number
    587761540393
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leaking from hub (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,272 miles (+6,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,272 miles
    Test number
    831560148893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal dampness
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass168,181 miles (+5,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,181 miles
    Test number
    445563957217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corrosion

  5. Pass162,678 miles (+5,597)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,678 miles
    Test number
    655472995895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness at fuel tank area
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch

  6. Pass157,081 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,081 miles
    Test number
    597950934159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,936 miles (+6,889)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,936 miles
    Test number
    853527451767
    • MajorFront Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,047 miles (+4,552)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,047 miles
    Test number
    982600489420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryDampness at fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre 3mm

  9. Pass145,495 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    771695453830
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Fail145,337 miles (+5,874)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    813962843945
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  11. Pass139,463 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,463 miles
    Test number
    640739861000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,437 miles (+5,228)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    290726505682
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass134,209 miles (+5,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,209 miles
    Test number
    989064980177
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished on tread.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp.

  14. Pass128,735 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,735 miles
    Test number
    955786620981
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion/rear bump stop missing

  15. Fail128,691 miles (+6,272)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,691 miles
    Test number
    672080090314
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion/rear bump stop missing

  16. Pass122,419 miles (+5,230)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,419 miles
    Test number
    377442405457
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass117,189 miles (+5,733)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,189 miles
    Test number
    318860064147
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass111,456 miles (+95)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    866729353197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteIndicator switch
    • NoteSuspension turrets corroded

  19. Fail111,361 miles (+4,689)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,361 miles
    Test number
    328162653141
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteIndicator switch
    • NoteSuspension turrets corroded

  20. Pass106,672 miles (+4,413)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    147614652101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  21. Pass102,259 miles (+104)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    236288341452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear back plate corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteChassis corrosion - not excessive
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded - not excessive

  22. Fail102,155 miles (+3,764)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,155 miles
    Test number
    315381841114
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear back plate corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteChassis corrosion - not excessive
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded - not excessive

  23. Pass98,391 miles (+23)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    252524730473
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteChassis and underside of vehicle covered in underseal and grease
    • NoteOffside wiper blade
    • NoteRear body corrosion

  24. Fail98,368 miles (+4,128)4 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,368 miles
    Test number
    631801430158
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteChassis and underside of vehicle covered in underseal and grease
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOffside wiper blade
    • NoteRear body corrosion

  25. Pass94,240 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    294118729188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in underseal
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  26. Fail94,240 miles (+3,372)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    714587429131
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in underseal
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  27. Pass90,868 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    153356218138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,191 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,191 miles
    Test number
    693108867053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,301 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    451506646034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail79,290 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,290 miles
    Test number
    262220946063
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 8834 DF

What vehicle is registration 8834 DF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8834 DF on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 1998. 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 8834 DF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 8834 DF expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 8834 DF?
The MOT on 8834 DF expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 8834 DF done?
8834 DF was recorded at 180,511 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has 8834 DF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8834 DF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 8834 DF 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 8834 DF find?
8834 DF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive various.

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