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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

E8 PMLMOT history

E8 PML is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 157,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

E8 PML 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
157,821 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E8 PML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E8 PML was last recorded at 157,821 miles on 14 May 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,747 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
2,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,821 miles
  • 2025 – 157,747 miles
  • 2024 – 157,636 miles
  • 2023 – 157,516 miles
  • 2021 – 157,295 miles
  • 2020 – 156,949 miles
  • 2019 – 156,842 miles
  • 2018 – 156,386 miles
  • 2017 – 156,209 miles
  • 2016 – 156,149 miles
  • 2015 – 155,948 miles
  • 2014 – 155,593 miles
  • 2013 – 155,167 miles
  • 2012 – 154,625 miles
  • 2011 – 151,346 miles
  • 2010 – 147,218 miles
  • 2009 – 142,168 miles
  • 2008 – 133,759 miles
  • 2007 – 117,435 miles
  • 2006 – 98,011 miles
  • 2005 – 96,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,821 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front diff shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,821 miles (+74)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    203931056539
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front diff shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass157,747 miles (+111)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    638289194684
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass157,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,636 miles
    Test number
    380006132045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,636 miles (+120)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,636 miles
    Test number
    280844889100
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  5. Pass157,516 miles (+1)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,516 miles
    Test number
    863330801891
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail157,515 miles (+220)2 major5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,515 miles
    Test number
    879859697705
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass157,295 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,295 miles
    Test number
    620974052065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail157,287 miles (+338)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,287 miles
    Test number
    673715363821
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,949 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,949 miles
    Test number
    961405743252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail156,948 miles (+106)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,948 miles
    Test number
    747500709704
    • MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass156,842 miles (+456)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,842 miles
    Test number
    949554694924
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass156,386 miles (+177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,386 miles
    Test number
    418087643357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

  13. Pass156,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    156,209 miles
    Test number
    743968405631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail156,209 miles (+60)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,209 miles
    Test number
    346244962750
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass156,149 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,149 miles
    Test number
    405467681667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front hub seals leaking

  16. Pass155,948 miles (+355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    155,948 miles
    Test number
    533130768439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish

  17. Pass155,593 miles (+426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,593 miles
    Test number
    917705614310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass155,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    155,167 miles
    Test number
    216000413311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail155,167 miles (+542)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,167 miles
    Test number
    216290413370
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail154,625 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    345111712359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass154,625 miles (+3,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    879061912317
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass151,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    151,346 miles
    Test number
    438555381297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail151,346 miles (+4,128)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,346 miles
    Test number
    505865581216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass147,218 miles (+5,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    147,218 miles
    Test number
    443684310492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail142,168 miles4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,168 miles
    Test number
    170766209318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass142,168 miles (+8,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    142,168 miles
    Test number
    710576109385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass133,759 miles (+16,324)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    133,759 miles
    Test number
    632699188275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass117,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    117,435 miles
    Test number
    484878497294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail117,435 miles (+19,424)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,435 miles
    Test number
    172698997279
    • DangerousBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

  30. Pass98,011 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    890639496295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass96,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    944873895243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E8 PML

Does E8 PML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E8 PML is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on E8 PML?
The MOT on E8 PML 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 E8 PML done?
E8 PML was recorded at 157,821 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,963 miles a year.
Has E8 PML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E8 PML has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on E8 PML 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 E8 PML find?
E8 PML passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from front diff shaft seals; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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