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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

8899 ARMOT history

8899 AR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

8899 AR black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,778 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8899 AR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8899 AR was last recorded at 92,778 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 9,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,766 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,012 miles
Average per year
6,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,778 miles
  • 2025 – 83,766 miles
  • 2024 – 76,493 miles
  • 2023 – 68,484 miles
  • 2022 – 62,705 miles
  • 2021 – 50,441 miles
  • 2020 – 39,517 miles
  • 2019 – 28,692 miles
  • 2018 – 22,481 miles
  • 2017 – 19,869 miles
  • 2016 – 18,263 miles
  • 2015 – 15,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,778 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,778 miles (+9,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,778 miles
    Test number
    742143119147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,766 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,766 miles
    Test number
    990629870082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,493 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,493 miles
    Test number
    521437091545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail76,459 miles (+7,975)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    267206263244
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,484 miles (+5,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    366126299260
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,705 miles (+12,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    636463874700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm/link rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,441 miles (+10,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    355775358842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass39,517 miles (+10,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,517 miles
    Test number
    341650140839
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass28,692 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    389122687048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,677 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,677 miles
    Test number
    110970556680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,481 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    22,481 miles
    Test number
    918307960094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,869 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    19,869 miles
    Test number
    965032011568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,263 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,263 miles
    Test number
    982417592568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,911 miles
    Test number
    379666995112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8899 AR

What vehicle is registration 8899 AR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8899 AR on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2012. 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 8899 AR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8899 AR is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8899 AR?
The MOT on 8899 AR is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8899 AR done?
8899 AR was recorded at 92,778 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,853 miles a year.
Has 8899 AR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8899 AR has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 8899 AR 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 8899 AR find?
8899 AR passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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