
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
DFR 8MOT history
DFR 8 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,474 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 134,474 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,655 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DFR 8
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DFR 8 was last recorded at 134,474 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,087 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 387 miles
- Average per year
- 4,655 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,474 miles
- 2025 – 131,410 miles
- 2024 – 125,412 miles
- 2022 – 120,264 miles
- 2021 – 116,738 miles
- 2020 – 113,498 miles
- 2019 – 112,466 miles
- 2017 – 112,078 miles
- 2016 – 109,470 miles
- 2015 – 107,638 miles
- 2014 – 103,502 miles
- 2012 – 85,194 miles
- 2011 – 82,414 miles
- 2010 – 72,004 miles
- 2009 – 65,719 miles
- 2008 – 53,435 miles
- 2007 – 45,230 miles
- 2006 – 40,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal leaking
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2017
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
32 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,474 miles (+387)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 134,474 miles
- Test number
- 546836261014
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal leaking
Fail134,087 miles (+2,677)2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,087 miles
- Test number
- 961853309961
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass131,410 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 131,410 miles
- Test number
- 934375609684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,396 miles (+5,984)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,396 miles
- Test number
- 766497775444
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass125,412 miles (+164)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 125,412 miles
- Test number
- 896305203543
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive wheel hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in underseal. from front to back.
Fail125,248 miles (+4,984)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,248 miles
- Test number
- 518207622920
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced central chassis corroded and inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slight damage
- AdvisoryExhaust minor leak at flexible
- AdvisoryOil leaks detected
- AdvisorySome wear suspension
Pass120,264 miles (+3,526)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 120,264 miles
- Test number
- 684572408820
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryFront flexible exhaust section deteriorated
- AdvisoryGeneral oil leaks
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion and repair
Pass116,738 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 116,738 miles
- Test number
- 409573400558
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Front prop shaft .Rear universal joint. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail116,732 miles (+3,234)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,732 miles
- Test number
- 815023173147
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Front prop shaft .Rear universal joint. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass113,498 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 113,498 miles
- Test number
- 689752373505
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExcessive amount of underseal used unable to check body work correctly
Fail113,488 miles (+745)15 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,488 miles
- Test number
- 641177506681
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,743 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 112,743 miles
- Test number
- 316229888645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,466 miles (+16)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 112,466 miles
- Test number
- 801650572792
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in thick under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryThe hole chassis is coated in very thick under seal
Fail112,450 miles (+372)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,450 miles
- Test number
- 945488913508
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in thick under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryThe hole chassis is coated in very thick under seal
Pass112,078 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 112,078 miles
- Test number
- 306820934986
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has slight leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail112,078 miles (+2,608)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,078 miles
- Test number
- 351966083089
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Steering idler (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has slight leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass109,470 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 109,470 miles
- Test number
- 216957252634
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass107,638 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,638 miles
- Test number
- 906901025143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail107,636 miles (+4,134)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,636 miles
- Test number
- 659720925115
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail103,502 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,502 miles
- Test number
- 207009414458
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass103,502 miles (+18,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 103,502 miles
- Test number
- 489009614135
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass85,194 miles (+28)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,194 miles
- Test number
- 485763112342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
Fail85,166 miles (+2,752)2 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,166 miles
- Test number
- 259460312369
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureVehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,414 miles (+56)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 82,414 miles
- Test number
- 846170021342
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail82,358 miles (+10,354)6 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,358 miles
- Test number
- 305966001347
- DangerousHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- DangerousHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- DangerousHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass72,004 miles (+4)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 72,004 miles
- Test number
- 184305510300
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCorrosion started on both front and rear brake pipes ok yet
- NoteH/lamp dip switch loose
- NoteUnable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness
Fail72,000 miles (+6,281)10 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,000 miles
- Test number
- 744057000324
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCorrosion stared on both front brake pipes
- NoteH/lamp dip switch loose
- NoteHas windscreen sticker top of winscreen
- NoteN/s/f door very difficult to cose
- NoteO/s/r tyre pressure very low suspect puncture
- NoteUnable to see front and reare inner brake pad thickness
Pass65,719 miles (+12,284)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 65,719 miles
- Test number
- 254942159386
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass53,435 miles (+8,205)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 53,435 miles
- Test number
- 442478458424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass45,230 miles (+4,415)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,230 miles
- Test number
- 323795787483
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside front track rod end has slight play
- NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly scored
- NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass40,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 40,815 miles
- Test number
- 391635266171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,815 miles7 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,815 miles
- Test number
- 831525166139
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about DFR 8
- What vehicle is registration DFR 8 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DFR 8 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. 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 DFR 8 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DFR 8 is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DFR 8?
- The MOT on DFR 8 is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DFR 8 done?
- DFR 8 was recorded at 134,474 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
- Has DFR 8 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DFR 8 has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on DFR 8 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 DFR 8 find?
- DFR 8 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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