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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

G8 DPCMOT history

G8 DPC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 173,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

G8 DPC white 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,416 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DPC was last recorded at 173,416 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,194 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
6,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,416 miles
  • 2025 – 170,194 miles
  • 2024 – 167,453 miles
  • 2023 – 163,865 miles
  • 2022 – 160,226 miles
  • 2021 – 156,406 miles
  • 2020 – 152,459 miles
  • 2019 – 147,306 miles
  • 2018 – 140,248 miles
  • 2017 – 129,443 miles
  • 2016 – 119,374 miles
  • 2015 – 107,734 miles
  • 2013 – 93,283 miles
  • 2012 – 85,875 miles
  • 2011 – 79,622 miles
  • 2010 – 78,194 miles
  • 2009 – 76,818 miles
  • 2008 – 69,028 miles
  • 2007 – 60,077 miles
  • 2006 – 48,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,416 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,416 miles
    Test number
    844066430421
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,416 miles (+3,222)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,416 miles
    Test number
    755745157862
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,194 miles
    Test number
    445599024288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,179 miles (+2,726)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,179 miles
    Test number
    543033169194
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass167,453 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,453 miles
    Test number
    179350949975
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well on builkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail167,453 miles (+3,588)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,453 miles
    Test number
    176024987044
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well on builkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass163,865 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    437349840998
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced foot well of bulkhead (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber top mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail163,865 miles (+3,639)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,865 miles
    Test number
    135565855863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced foot well of bulkhead (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber top mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass160,226 miles (+3,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,226 miles
    Test number
    758119249987
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass156,406 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,406 miles
    Test number
    565937796333
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper boot

  11. Fail156,406 miles (+3,947)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,406 miles
    Test number
    822427198661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper boot

  12. Pass152,459 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,459 miles
    Test number
    957825665263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,446 miles (+5,140)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,446 miles
    Test number
    863250259765
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass147,306 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,306 miles
    Test number
    581420750730
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft u/j worn

  15. Fail147,306 miles (+7,058)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,306 miles
    Test number
    553092696441
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft u/j worn

  16. Pass140,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    681080716207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,248 miles (+10,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    798119941812
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass129,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    805254327251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,443 miles (+10,069)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    160456485623
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass119,374 miles (+11,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,374 miles
    Test number
    288247249338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    935502515081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail107,734 miles (+14,451)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    808662915094
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,283 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    766438833349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,277 miles (+7,402)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    446159123498
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass85,875 miles (+6,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    489445322393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass79,622 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,622 miles
    Test number
    789724931392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail78,194 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    594973310308
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHandbrake pull close to maximum

  28. Pass78,194 miles (+1,376)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    921723410368
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHandbrake pull close to maximum

  29. Pass76,818 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    603636819372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass69,028 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,028 miles
    Test number
    941869668104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass60,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    781029867136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail60,077 miles (+11,977)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    904209967147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  33. Pass48,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    224413646477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DPC

Does G8 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DPC is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on G8 DPC?
The MOT on G8 DPC is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DPC done?
G8 DPC was recorded at 173,416 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,348 miles a year.
Has G8 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DPC has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on G8 DPC 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 DPC find?
G8 DPC passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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