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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

J8 AUSMOT history

J8 AUS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

J8 AUS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,022 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AUS was last recorded at 133,022 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,902 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
7,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,022 miles
  • 2024 – 130,902 miles
  • 2023 – 129,811 miles
  • 2022 – 128,902 miles
  • 2020 – 123,874 miles
  • 2019 – 105,532 miles
  • 2018 – 93,686 miles
  • 2017 – 80,127 miles
  • 2016 – 68,501 miles
  • 2015 – 65,171 miles
  • 2014 – 48,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,022 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,022 miles
    Test number
    977462622281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass130,902 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,902 miles
    Test number
    311423082251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,811 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,811 miles
    Test number
    923473704056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,809 miles (+907)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,809 miles
    Test number
    734010836550
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,902 miles
    Test number
    957408625642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,902 miles (+5,028)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,902 miles
    Test number
    109683526417
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass123,874 miles (+18,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    133589784451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    382783812176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,532 miles (+11,846)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    291899189040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,686 miles
    Test number
    728083653509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,684 miles (+13,557)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    711862199572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,127 miles (+11,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,127 miles
    Test number
    863651584565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass68,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    508850771423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,501 miles (+3,330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    975691976184
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass65,171 miles (+174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    159773665054
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter sidewall has cut no cords visible

  16. Fail64,997 miles (+16,364)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    317087355003
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter sidewall has cut no cords visible

  17. Fail48,633 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    126606754034
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass48,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    585316054061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about J8 AUS

Does J8 AUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 AUS expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 AUS?
The MOT on J8 AUS expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 AUS done?
J8 AUS was recorded at 133,022 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 7,314 miles a year.
Has J8 AUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AUS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 AUS 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 AUS find?
J8 AUS passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper exhaust mounting defective.

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