Land Rover Defender V8 Carpathian ED A
Grey · Petrol · 2021 · 4,999 cc
8 TAYMOT history
8 TAY is a grey petrol Land Rover Defender V8 Carpathian ED A first used on 30 Oct 2021. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 77,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 77,203 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 5
- 3 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 17,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8 TAY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender V8 Carpathian ED A
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2021
- First used
- 30 Oct 2021
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8 TAY was last recorded at 77,203 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 11,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,894 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,309 miles
- Average per year
- 17,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,203 miles
- 2025 – 65,894 miles
- 2024 – 41,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
5 tests since 10 Oct 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,203 miles (+11,309)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 77,203 miles
- Test number
- 458718013852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,894 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 65,894 miles
- Test number
- 576234845569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail65,894 miles (+24,625)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,894 miles
- Test number
- 884412288557
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass41,269 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 41,269 miles
- Test number
- 213068962964
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail41,265 miles3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,265 miles
- Test number
- 960408325281
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Questions about 8 TAY
- What vehicle is registration 8 TAY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8 TAY on a grey petrol Land Rover Defender V8 Carpathian ED A first used on 30 Oct 2021. 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 TAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 TAY is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8 TAY?
- The MOT on 8 TAY is valid until 29 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 TAY done?
- 8 TAY was recorded at 77,203 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 17,667 miles a year.
- Has 8 TAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8 TAY has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on 8 TAY 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 TAY find?
- 8 TAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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