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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

8 GCEMOT history

8 GCE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

8 GCE grey 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,958 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 GCE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 GCE was last recorded at 91,958 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,958 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,958 miles
  • 2025 – 88,961 miles
  • 2024 – 87,782 miles
  • 2023 – 85,047 miles
  • 2022 – 84,197 miles
  • 2021 – 83,491 miles
  • 2020 – 77,012 miles
  • 2019 – 60,918 miles
  • 2018 – 52,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,958 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    390480939911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,958 miles (+2,997)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    602121962733
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass88,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    696596441134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail88,961 miles (+1,179)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    466552460554
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen WASHERS BROKEN (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass87,782 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    558900609718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,781 miles (+2,734)2 dangerous13 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    946827179739
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box droplink. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing steering box droplink split pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,047 miles (+850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    856260098273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass84,197 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    429557729972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,193 miles (+702)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    745522012765
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass83,491 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    638895639852
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail83,491 miles (+6,479)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    196584149610
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass77,012 miles (+16,094)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    589066614131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    667163609848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,918 miles (+7,993)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    859985384694
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass52,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    710727223593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 GCE

What vehicle is registration 8 GCE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 GCE on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2015. 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 GCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 GCE is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 GCE?
The MOT on 8 GCE is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 GCE done?
8 GCE was recorded at 91,958 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,791 miles a year.
Has 8 GCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 GCE has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 8 GCE 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 GCE find?
8 GCE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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