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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

J8 DEFMOT history

J8 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

J8 DEF black 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,183 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DEF was last recorded at 85,183 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2010: 66,120 miles, lower than 553,301 miles on 15 Jan 2009.
  • 11 Oct 2011: 71,244 miles, lower than 665,120 miles on 11 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,794 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,389 miles
Average per year
2,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,183 miles
  • 2025 – 83,794 miles
  • 2024 – 82,716 miles
  • 2023 – 80,123 miles
  • 2022 – 77,720 miles
  • 2021 – 75,974 miles
  • 2016 – 75,325 miles
  • 2015 – 74,829 miles
  • 2014 – 73,949 miles
  • 2013 – 72,881 miles
  • 2012 – 71,568 miles
  • 2011 – 71,244 miles
  • 2010 – 665,120 miles
  • 2009 – 553,301 miles
  • 2007 – 46,478 miles
  • 2006 – 40,917 miles
  • 2005 – 31,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,183 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Nearside Front axle hub leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,183 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    605050404480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,794 miles (+1,078)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,794 miles
    Test number
    943687482614
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass82,716 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,716 miles
    Test number
    436450286680
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail82,714 miles (+2,591)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    453527013677
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass80,123 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,123 miles
    Test number
    281986108535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,720 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    294325346783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,974 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    853827775659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,325 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    635810934254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail75,314 miles (+485)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    416213226612
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass74,829 miles (+880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    504418348388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing weeping grease
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and cross member heavily corroded

  11. Pass73,949 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    149952584205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing weeping grease
    • NoteRear brake discs corrosion and pitting

  12. Fail73,949 miles (+1,068)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    409552484267
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing weeping grease
    • NoteRear brake discs corrosion and pitting

  13. Pass72,881 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    579870583282
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system and mountings
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

  14. Fail72,880 miles (+1,312)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    316220283234
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system and mountings

  15. Pass71,568 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    998987452227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    816965281288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,244 miles (-593,876)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    219544281226
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass665,120 miles (+599,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    665,120 miles
    Test number
    552582740062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,120 miles (-487,181)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    762655430037
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass553,301 miles (+498,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    553,301 miles
    Test number
    731435119097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail55,300 miles (+8,822)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,300 miles
    Test number
    631634919028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass46,478 miles (+5,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    393189297245
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt,o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low tread and slightly perished,n/s/r suspension stabilizer arm bush,n/s/r brake disc pitted.

  23. Pass40,917 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    273397406395
    • NoteSpeedometer not working,o/s/f and n/s/f seatbelts, o/s/r and n/s/r top shocker bushes.

  24. Fail40,917 miles (+9,469)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    362847306333
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteSpeedometer not working,o/s/f and n/s/f seatbelts,o/s/r and n/s/r top shocker bushes,

  25. Pass31,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    902327995295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about J8 DEF

Does J8 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DEF is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DEF?
The MOT on J8 DEF is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DEF done?
J8 DEF was recorded at 85,183 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,597 miles a year.
Has J8 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DEF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 DEF find?
J8 DEF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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