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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

8855 EHMOT history

8855 EH is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

8855 EH silver 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,871 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8855 EH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8855 EH was last recorded at 106,871 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,685 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,186 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,871 miles
  • 2025 – 105,685 miles
  • 2024 – 105,076 miles
  • 2022 – 103,837 miles
  • 2021 – 102,834 miles
  • 2020 – 101,332 miles
  • 2019 – 99,313 miles
  • 2018 – 97,876 miles
  • 2017 – 95,799 miles
  • 2016 – 86,140 miles
  • 2015 – 77,956 miles
  • 2014 – 67,776 miles
  • 2013 – 58,374 miles
  • 2012 – 46,128 miles
  • 2011 – 39,334 miles
  • 2010 – 29,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,871 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,871 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    179630680600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,685 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,685 miles
    Test number
    644817187912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,076 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,076 miles
    Test number
    661385079458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,837 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,837 miles
    Test number
    529204141387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,834 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,834 miles
    Test number
    975539506638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,332 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    579722630900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    604255378237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive front to rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,313 miles (+1,437)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    820023827062
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive front to rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,876 miles (+113)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    273161546357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive front axle and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,763 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,763 miles
    Test number
    961268235143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,760 miles (+1,961)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    451775952003
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass95,799 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,799 miles
    Test number
    304599459248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,140 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,140 miles
    Test number
    709352938068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,956 miles (+10,180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    236924685045
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass67,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,776 miles
    Test number
    217754884022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,767 miles (+9,393)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    715984884028
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass58,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,374 miles
    Test number
    607349873085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,374 miles (+12,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,374 miles
    Test number
    279809073003
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass46,128 miles (+6,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,128 miles
    Test number
    986168282006
    • NoteOil leak @ n/s/f tractor joint
    • NoteRear shocker bushes very worn

  20. Pass39,334 miles (+9,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,334 miles
    Test number
    918787661050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass29,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,553 miles
    Test number
    803970870097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8855 EH

What vehicle is registration 8855 EH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8855 EH on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2007. 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 8855 EH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8855 EH is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8855 EH?
The MOT on 8855 EH is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8855 EH done?
8855 EH was recorded at 106,871 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has 8855 EH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8855 EH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on 8855 EH 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 8855 EH find?
8855 EH passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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