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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

8 RUMMOT history

8 RUM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 1988. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

8 RUM green 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 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,471 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 RUM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
25 Feb 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 RUM was last recorded at 146,471 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,420 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
1,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,471 miles
  • 2023 – 146,420 miles
  • 2022 – 146,358 miles
  • 2021 – 146,168 miles
  • 2020 – 145,826 miles
  • 2019 – 145,066 miles
  • 2015 – 144,985 miles
  • 2014 – 143,175 miles
  • 2013 – 139,665 miles
  • 2012 – 136,082 miles
  • 2011 – 133,960 miles
  • 2010 – 125,328 miles
  • 2008 – 123,627 miles
  • 2007 – 121,383 miles
  • 2006 – 116,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,471 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.

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,471 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    175409453880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,420 miles
    Test number
    900742640790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,420 miles (+62)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,420 miles
    Test number
    634814790749
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,358 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,358 miles
    Test number
    565843787333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,168 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,168 miles
    Test number
    866976672562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,826 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,826 miles
    Test number
    857461756478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,066 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,066 miles
    Test number
    658696552682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    144,985 miles
    Test number
    887519135199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,985 miles (+1,810)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,985 miles
    Test number
    439982835128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass143,175 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    143,175 miles
    Test number
    575815114177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,170 miles (+3,505)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    726403914138
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass139,665 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,665 miles
    Test number
    138661643141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,661 miles (+3,579)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    336503433127
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass136,082 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,082 miles
    Test number
    116827732445
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail135,917 miles (+1,957)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,917 miles
    Test number
    346627412007
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass133,960 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    186252741039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,328 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    125,328 miles
    Test number
    183121610045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,327 miles (+1,700)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,327 miles
    Test number
    994945000091
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass123,627 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    150801748338
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  20. Fail123,627 miles (+2,244)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    812901348323
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

  21. Pass121,383 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    121,383 miles
    Test number
    273107127374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,359 miles (+4,510)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,359 miles
    Test number
    303024027366
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

  23. Pass116,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    653410076286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 RUM

What vehicle is registration 8 RUM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 RUM on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 1988. 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 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 RUM is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 RUM?
The MOT on 8 RUM is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 RUM done?
8 RUM was recorded at 146,471 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 1,475 miles a year.
Has 8 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 RUM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 8 RUM 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 RUM find?
8 RUM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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