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Toyota Hilux

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,982 cc

J8 DROMOT history

J8 DRO is a silver diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

J8 DRO silver Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,801 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DRO was last recorded at 108,801 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,770 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,031 miles
Average per year
6,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,801 miles
  • 2025 – 106,770 miles
  • 2024 – 104,543 miles
  • 2023 – 103,043 miles
  • 2022 – 101,889 miles
  • 2021 – 94,056 miles
  • 2020 – 89,578 miles
  • 2019 – 82,447 miles
  • 2018 – 73,219 miles
  • 2017 – 64,799 miles
  • 2016 – 54,460 miles
  • 2015 – 43,106 miles
  • 2014 – 32,899 miles
  • 2013 – 25,238 miles
  • 2012 – 20,493 miles
  • 2011 – 13,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket areas on limit of corrosion
  • AdvisoryChassis in many places getting corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
  • AdvisoryFront lower x member / radiator support corroded through
  • AdvisoryFuel tank support x member and exhaust support x member corroded through
  • AdvisorySeveral brake pipes getting corroded in places
  • AdvisorySome power steering pipes getting near limit of corrosion
  • AdvisorySpare wheel very rusty

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,801 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,801 miles
    Test number
    799717093040
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket areas on limit of corrosion
    • AdvisoryChassis in many places getting corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
    • AdvisoryFront lower x member / radiator support corroded through
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support x member and exhaust support x member corroded through
    • AdvisorySeveral brake pipes getting corroded in places
    • AdvisorySome power steering pipes getting near limit of corrosion
    • AdvisorySpare wheel very rusty

  2. Fail108,801 miles (+2,031)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,801 miles
    Test number
    251342781650
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear sections of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket areas on limit of corrosion
    • AdvisoryChassis in many places getting corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
    • AdvisoryFront lower x member / radiator support corroded through
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support x member and exhaust support x member corroded through
    • AdvisorySeveral brake pipes getting corroded in places
    • AdvisorySome power steering pipes getting near limit of corrosion
    • AdvisorySpare wheel very rusty

  3. Pass106,770 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,770 miles
    Test number
    692751916387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail106,704 miles (+2,161)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    627070195164
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,543 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,543 miles
    Test number
    734407039805
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis / suspension components corroded in places

  6. Fail104,523 miles (+1,480)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    679717485167
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened forward mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass103,043 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,043 miles
    Test number
    938538965963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,995 miles (+1,106)2 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,995 miles
    Test number
    712048125857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components bolts rusty (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components bolts rusty (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component insecure body mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,889 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,889 miles
    Test number
    180729763517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail101,888 miles (+7,832)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    632725781797
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,056 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    261643247683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail94,053 miles (+4,475)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    134678271302
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,578 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    948675548660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met requirements

  14. Fail89,575 miles (+7,128)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    265455139017
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass82,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,447 miles
    Test number
    492495206072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,447 miles (+9,228)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,447 miles
    Test number
    246101088996
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  17. Pass73,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    870175543059
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  18. Fail73,217 miles (+8,418)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,217 miles
    Test number
    679363818089
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  19. Pass64,799 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,799 miles
    Test number
    628214893913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,460 miles (+11,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,460 miles
    Test number
    197508920308
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s rack arm

  21. Pass43,106 miles (+10,207)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    307712440912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,899 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    407600814495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,238 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,238 miles
    Test number
    329111133378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,493 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,493 miles
    Test number
    677744012330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,964 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    13,964 miles
    Test number
    375696631347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,008 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,008 miles
    Test number
    168708011114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about J8 DRO

Does J8 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DRO is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DRO?
The MOT on J8 DRO is valid until 22 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 DRO done?
J8 DRO was recorded at 108,801 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,346 miles a year.
Has J8 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DRO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 DRO 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 DRO find?
J8 DRO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: both rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket areas on limit of corrosion; chassis in many places getting corroded; engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components, and 5 more.

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