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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

G8 DAFMOT history

G8 DAF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 31,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

G8 DAF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,145 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DAF was last recorded at 31,145 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,713 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,432 miles
Average per year
1,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,145 miles
  • 2025 – 29,713 miles
  • 2024 – 27,998 miles
  • 2023 – 26,846 miles
  • 2022 – 25,233 miles
  • 2021 – 22,742 miles
  • 2020 – 20,362 miles
  • 2019 – 18,220 miles
  • 2018 – 16,401 miles
  • 2017 – 14,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,145 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box slight play (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 hub seal leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,145 miles (+1,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,145 miles
    Test number
    512399154227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box slight play (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass29,713 miles (+1,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    29,713 miles
    Test number
    230010885225
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass27,998 miles (+1,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    27,998 miles
    Test number
    286038334672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass26,846 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,846 miles
    Test number
    362614445591
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail26,782 miles (+1,549)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    253627554380
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass25,233 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    975350152993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass22,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,742 miles
    Test number
    741204340308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,742 miles (+2,380)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,742 miles
    Test number
    147055963745
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass20,362 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,362 miles
    Test number
    343296821220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,220 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,220 miles
    Test number
    655406808813
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass16,401 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,401 miles
    Test number
    246420073350
    • AdvisoryOil leak at steering box

  12. Pass14,875 miles (+227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    340051801987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking oil

  13. Fail14,648 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,648 miles
    Test number
    144169369494
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking oil

Questions about G8 DAF

Does G8 DAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DAF is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on G8 DAF?
The MOT on G8 DAF is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DAF done?
G8 DAF was recorded at 31,145 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,836 miles a year.
Has G8 DAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DAF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on G8 DAF 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 G8 DAF find?
G8 DAF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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