Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc
G8 DPJMOT history
G8 DPJ is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,035 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G8 DPJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 7 May 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G8 DPJ was last recorded at 98,035 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,352 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,683 miles
- Average per year
- 6,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,035 miles
- 2025 – 89,352 miles
- 2024 – 81,942 miles
- 2023 – 74,080 miles
- 2022 – 73,329 miles
- 2021 – 64,674 miles
- 2020 – 57,400 miles
- 2019 – 51,266 miles
- 2018 – 48,498 miles
- 2017 – 43,261 miles
- 2016 – 38,041 miles
- 2015 – 32,911 miles
- 2014 – 22,063 miles
- 2013 – 12,333 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 24 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,035 miles
- Test number
- 969312006585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,035 miles (+8,683)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,035 miles
- Test number
- 368812529277
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass89,352 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 89,352 miles
- Test number
- 908097779273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,330 miles (+7,388)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,330 miles
- Test number
- 106959995067
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass81,942 miles (+7,862)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 81,942 miles
- Test number
- 700043119007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass74,080 miles (+751)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 74,080 miles
- Test number
- 866980365102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,329 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 73,329 miles
- Test number
- 364846772359
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,329 miles (+8,655)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,329 miles
- Test number
- 894755790268
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,674 miles (+7,274)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 64,674 miles
- Test number
- 827662380398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,400 miles (+6,134)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 57,400 miles
- Test number
- 425481298173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,266 miles (+2,768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,266 miles
- Test number
- 597167501098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak rear differential seal
Pass48,498 miles (+5,237)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 48,498 miles
- Test number
- 618999346814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,261 miles (+5,220)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,261 miles
- Test number
- 319147027048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,041 miles (+5,130)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 38,041 miles
- Test number
- 466730754620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,911 miles (+10,848)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 32,911 miles
- Test number
- 146082715192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass22,063 miles (+9,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 22,063 miles
- Test number
- 295778444422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass12,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 12,333 miles
- Test number
- 599224543144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G8 DPJ
- Does G8 DPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DPJ is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G8 DPJ?
- The MOT on G8 DPJ is valid until 27 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 DPJ done?
- G8 DPJ was recorded at 98,035 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,687 miles a year.
- Has G8 DPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G8 DPJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on G8 DPJ 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 DPJ find?
- G8 DPJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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