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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

8 TPRMOT history

8 TPR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

8 TPR 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
92,309 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 TPR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 TPR was last recorded at 92,309 miles on 7 May 2026, 10,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,758 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,551 miles
Average per year
3,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,309 miles
  • 2025 – 81,758 miles
  • 2024 – 72,275 miles
  • 2023 – 63,627 miles
  • 2022 – 58,920 miles
  • 2021 – 56,613 miles
  • 2020 – 54,577 miles
  • 2019 – 53,113 miles
  • 2018 – 51,542 miles
  • 2017 – 50,642 miles
  • 2016 – 49,133 miles
  • 2015 – 48,700 miles
  • 2014 – 48,051 miles
  • 2013 – 45,108 miles
  • 2012 – 41,978 miles
  • 2011 – 38,276 miles
  • 2010 – 35,471 miles
  • 2009 – 32,244 miles
  • 2008 – 26,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,309 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,309 miles (+10,551)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    377311581118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,758 miles (+9,483)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    974001169337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,275 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    864316914701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,627 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    983707643968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,920 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    911977756565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,613 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    212552037292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,577 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    845204641084
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pads
  8. Pass53,113 miles (+1,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,113 miles
    Test number
    684639956846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,542 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    811811292874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,436 miles (+794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    408181762470
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
  11. Pass50,642 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,642 miles
    Test number
    391127952786
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  12. Pass49,133 miles (+433)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    663780989569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTow ball not fitted at test
  13. Pass48,700 miles (+649)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    777449985095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteAll four tyres perished on outer wall and cracking in tread
  14. Pass48,051 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    789007284027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  15. Fail48,045 miles (+2,937)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    497583984005
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  16. Pass45,108 miles (+3,130)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    576395183070
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteAll four tyres have perishing on outer wall
  17. Pass41,978 miles (+131)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,978 miles
    Test number
    245973292014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyre perished
    • NoteWiper blades poor but clear screen
  18. Fail41,847 miles (+3,571)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,847 miles
    Test number
    197448282096
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyre perished
    • NoteWiper blades poor but clear screen
  19. Pass38,276 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    609414391063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,471 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,471 miles
    Test number
    314281290037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,244 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,244 miles
    Test number
    163956079002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    872923078026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 TPR

What vehicle is registration 8 TPR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 TPR on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Apr 2005. 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 TPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 TPR is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 TPR?
The MOT on 8 TPR is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 TPR done?
8 TPR was recorded at 92,309 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,627 miles a year.
Has 8 TPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 TPR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on 8 TPR 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 TPR find?
8 TPR passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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