Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc
J8 BNLMOT history
J8 BNL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 59,992 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BNL
- 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 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BNL was last recorded at 59,992 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,442 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,550 miles
- Average per year
- 6,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,992 miles
- 2025 – 55,442 miles
- 2024 – 49,259 miles
- 2023 – 42,633 miles
- 2022 – 33,083 miles
- 2021 – 20,927 miles
- 2020 – 13,672 miles
- 2019 – 13,452 miles
- 2018 – 11,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,992 miles
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 22 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,992 miles (+4,550)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 59,992 miles
- Test number
- 385890488227
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass55,442 miles (+6,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 55,442 miles
- Test number
- 797159982874
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass49,259 miles (+6,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 49,259 miles
- Test number
- 564039707597
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass42,633 miles (+9,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 42,633 miles
- Test number
- 447771614551
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass33,083 miles (+12,156)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 33,083 miles
- Test number
- 322040997219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass20,927 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 20,927 miles
- Test number
- 303623998311
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass13,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 13,672 miles
- Test number
- 354222601410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,672 miles (+220)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,672 miles
- Test number
- 669817979455
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass13,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 13,452 miles
- Test number
- 458281692157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,452 miles (+2,152)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,452 miles
- Test number
- 717708084765
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass11,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 11,300 miles
- Test number
- 195364897611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 BNL
- Does J8 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BNL is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BNL?
- The MOT on J8 BNL is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 BNL done?
- J8 BNL was recorded at 59,992 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,029 miles a year.
- Has J8 BNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 BNL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on J8 BNL 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 BNL find?
- J8 BNL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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