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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

J8 AMRMOT history

J8 AMR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 40,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

J8 AMR grey 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,726 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AMR was last recorded at 40,726 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 6,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,157 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,569 miles
Average per year
3,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,726 miles
  • 2025 – 34,157 miles
  • 2024 – 29,178 miles
  • 2023 – 25,905 miles
  • 2022 – 22,592 miles
  • 2021 – 21,188 miles
  • 2019 – 19,255 miles
  • 2018 – 15,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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 rear main oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,726 miles
    Test number
    480657298494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis in clips (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail40,726 miles (+6,569)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,726 miles
    Test number
    906063046251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis in clips (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass34,157 miles (+4,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    194683024865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass29,178 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    29,178 miles
    Test number
    609741166639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,905 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    25,905 miles
    Test number
    511893751499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,592 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    22,592 miles
    Test number
    239322696893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    21,188 miles
    Test number
    202049347001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,188 miles (+1,933)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,188 miles
    Test number
    669879512782
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass19,255 miles (+4,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,255 miles
    Test number
    547009657360
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass15,020 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,020 miles
    Test number
    425063407180
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail15,013 miles1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,013 miles
    Test number
    610080264559
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Questions about J8 AMR

Does J8 AMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AMR is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AMR?
The MOT on J8 AMR is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AMR done?
J8 AMR was recorded at 40,726 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,403 miles a year.
Has J8 AMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AMR has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 AMR 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 AMR find?
J8 AMR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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