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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

J8 AHUMOT history

J8 AHU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

J8 AHU 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,223 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AHU was last recorded at 148,223 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,262 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
961 miles
Average per year
4,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,223 miles
  • 2025 – 147,262 miles
  • 2024 – 145,575 miles
  • 2022 – 143,678 miles
  • 2021 – 139,124 miles
  • 2020 – 136,193 miles
  • 2019 – 133,822 miles
  • 2018 – 132,246 miles
  • 2017 – 131,273 miles
  • 2016 – 128,989 miles
  • 2015 – 126,299 miles
  • 2014 – 121,558 miles
  • 2013 – 113,329 miles
  • 2012 – 103,485 miles
  • 2011 – 94,574 miles
  • 2010 – 85,305 miles
  • 2009 – 74,661 miles
  • 2008 – 64,577 miles
  • 2007 – 54,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,223 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,223 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,223 miles
    Test number
    108949564204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,262 miles
    Test number
    105294961595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,253 miles (+1,678)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,253 miles
    Test number
    606274932115
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,575 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,575 miles
    Test number
    582607747044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,678 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,678 miles
    Test number
    645182361310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel bearing has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail143,677 miles (+4,553)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,677 miles
    Test number
    684152086749
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel bearing has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass139,124 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,124 miles
    Test number
    565735262371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,124 miles (+2,931)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,124 miles
    Test number
    976685673496
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked yellow (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,193 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    676044882933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail136,193 miles (+2,371)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    444512835215
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass133,822 miles (+1,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    501460009089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass132,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    416413625794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail132,246 miles (+973)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    218411525706
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass131,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    596031762179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal slight leak

  15. Fail131,272 miles (+2,283)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,272 miles
    Test number
    749656384129
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass128,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,989 miles
    Test number
    986332683163
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  17. Fail128,989 miles (+2,690)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,989 miles
    Test number
    508871624340
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  18. Pass126,299 miles (+4,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,299 miles
    Test number
    805271895047
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOff side front hub seal leaking

  19. Pass121,558 miles (+8,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,558 miles
    Test number
    926491494026
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass113,329 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,329 miles
    Test number
    889817483026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail113,328 miles (+9,843)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    895476183065
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass103,485 miles (+8,911)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,485 miles
    Test number
    345870192072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,574 miles
    Test number
    465867741004
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  24. Fail94,574 miles (+9,269)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,574 miles
    Test number
    669427941093
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  25. Pass85,305 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    711277440021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,661 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,661 miles
    Test number
    944519949042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,577 miles (+10,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    123272158045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    584419217078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 AHU

Does J8 AHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AHU is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AHU?
The MOT on J8 AHU is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AHU done?
J8 AHU was recorded at 148,223 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
Has J8 AHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AHU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 AHU 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 J8 AHU find?
J8 AHU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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