Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc
8 FLYMOT history
8 FLY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 168,267 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8 FLY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 6 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8 FLY was last recorded at 168,267 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 7,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,770 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,497 miles
- Average per year
- 9,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,267 miles
- 2025 – 160,770 miles
- 2024 – 158,325 miles
- 2023 – 157,567 miles
- 2022 – 156,081 miles
- 2021 – 148,954 miles
- 2019 – 144,708 miles
- 2018 – 129,212 miles
- 2017 – 114,198 miles
- 2016 – 97,276 miles
- 2015 – 79,212 miles
- 2014 – 60,931 miles
- 2013 – 44,800 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,267 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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.
Steering box has seepage
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,267 miles (+7,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 168,267 miles
- Test number
- 239050970128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass160,770 miles (+2,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 160,770 miles
- Test number
- 683882498590
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on underside of vehicle
Pass158,325 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 158,325 miles
- Test number
- 788132412093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,324 miles (+757)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,324 miles
- Test number
- 809243292027
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass157,567 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 157,567 miles
- Test number
- 525644967925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,561 miles (+1,480)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,561 miles
- Test number
- 344119822114
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail156,081 miles (+7,127)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,081 miles
- Test number
- 359328645281
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass148,954 miles (+4,246)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 148,954 miles
- Test number
- 381998564173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,708 miles (+15,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,708 miles
- Test number
- 432887969958
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass129,212 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 129,212 miles
- Test number
- 127838669983
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail129,212 miles (+15,014)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,212 miles
- Test number
- 808459450993
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass114,198 miles (+16,922)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 114,198 miles
- Test number
- 638907397118
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Pass97,276 miles (+32)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 97,276 miles
- Test number
- 778009301595
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront slight leak at diff
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail97,244 miles (+18,032)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,244 miles
- Test number
- 172540801642
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront slight leak at diff
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,212 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,212 miles
- Test number
- 732100215922
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail79,209 miles (+18,278)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,209 miles
- Test number
- 105005162901
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass60,931 miles (+16,131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 60,931 miles
- Test number
- 765282354280
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass44,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 44,800 miles
- Test number
- 219062653284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8 FLY
- What vehicle is registration 8 FLY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8 FLY on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2010. 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 8 FLY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 FLY is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8 FLY?
- The MOT on 8 FLY is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 8 FLY done?
- 8 FLY was recorded at 168,267 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 9,890 miles a year.
- Has 8 FLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8 FLY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on 8 FLY 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 8 FLY find?
- 8 FLY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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