Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,492 cc
8 TLWMOT history
8 TLW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,968 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 96,968 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8 TLW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8 TLW was last recorded at 96,968 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Jan 2013: 36,242 miles, lower than 39,993 miles on 4 Nov 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,422 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,546 miles
- Average per year
- 4,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,968 miles
- 2025 – 95,422 miles
- 2024 – 93,456 miles
- 2023 – 90,624 miles
- 2022 – 87,980 miles
- 2021 – 84,932 miles
- 2020 – 82,669 miles
- 2018 – 76,843 miles
- 2017 – 71,177 miles
- 2016 – 66,271 miles
- 2015 – 62,923 miles
- 2014 – 53,705 miles
- 2013 – 47,837 miles
- 2011 – 39,993 miles
- 2010 – 29,912 miles
- 2009 – 20,251 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Front Both swivels weeping
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Fuel system component leaking
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 96,968 miles
- Test number
- 897667547513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,968 miles (+1,546)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,968 miles
- Test number
- 238144734738
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass95,422 miles (+1,966)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 95,422 miles
- Test number
- 803102182953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,456 miles (+2,832)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 93,456 miles
- Test number
- 325655640824
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,624 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,624 miles
- Test number
- 857909768342
- AdvisoryBoth steering sphere's have a light misting of oil
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
Fail90,624 miles (+2,644)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,624 miles
- Test number
- 110428776701
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth steering sphere's have a light misting of oil
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
Pass87,980 miles (+3,048)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,980 miles
- Test number
- 851366771484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,932 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,932 miles
- Test number
- 666122447413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,669 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 82,669 miles
- Test number
- 827178828180
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Both swivels weeping
Fail82,669 miles (+5,826)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,669 miles
- Test number
- 565154001025
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Both swivels weeping
Pass76,843 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 76,843 miles
- Test number
- 496159992891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,177 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 71,177 miles
- Test number
- 616763110034
- AdvisoryFront Both swivels weeping
Fail71,176 miles (+4,905)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,176 miles
- Test number
- 372017968036
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Both swivels weeping
Pass66,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 66,271 miles
- Test number
- 424211332633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,271 miles (+3,348)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,271 miles
- Test number
- 951191916893
- Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Pass62,923 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 62,923 miles
- Test number
- 953162356169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,922 miles (+3,750)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,922 miles
- Test number
- 286140581421
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Pass59,172 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 59,172 miles
- Test number
- 107057375061
- NoteAll 4 tyres perished.
- NoteOil leaks from engine area.
Fail59,172 miles (+5,467)3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,172 miles
- Test number
- 636217975013
- Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perished.
- NoteOil leaks from engine area.
Fail53,705 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,705 miles
- Test number
- 238493914009
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass53,705 miles (+5,868)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,705 miles
- Test number
- 319493414064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 47,837 miles
- Test number
- 596818803020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,242 miles (-3,751)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,242 miles
- Test number
- 729798203063
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass39,993 miles (+10,081)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,993 miles
- Test number
- 758988501362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,912 miles (+9,661)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 29,912 miles
- Test number
- 300355180498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 20,251 miles
- Test number
- 942132149090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8 TLW
- What vehicle is registration 8 TLW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8 TLW on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 2006. 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 TLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 TLW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8 TLW?
- The MOT on 8 TLW is valid until 25 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 TLW done?
- 8 TLW was recorded at 96,968 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
- Has 8 TLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8 TLW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 8 TLW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 8 TLW find?
- 8 TLW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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