Land Rover 90 Defender TD
Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
J8 EWDMOT history
J8 EWD is a red diesel Land Rover 90 Defender TD first used on 11 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 205,402 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 205,402 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,536 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 EWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- 90 Defender TD
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 11 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 EWD was last recorded at 205,402 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 202,707 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,695 miles
- Average per year
- 3,536 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,402 miles
- 2025 – 202,707 miles
- 2024 – 200,136 miles
- 2023 – 196,971 miles
- 2022 – 194,315 miles
- 2021 – 190,891 miles
- 2020 – 189,851 miles
- 2019 – 184,543 miles
- 2018 – 179,458 miles
- 2017 – 174,628 miles
- 2009 – 164,842 miles
- 2008 – 155,779 miles
- 2007 – 145,685 miles
- 2006 – 133,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,402 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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 (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,402 miles (+2,695)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 205,402 miles
- Test number
- 492691639496
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass202,707 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 202,707 miles
- Test number
- 211228274863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,136 miles (+3,165)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 200,136 miles
- Test number
- 673574410551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,971 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 196,971 miles
- Test number
- 515534884193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,966 miles (+2,651)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,966 miles
- Test number
- 814784088048
- MajorLower Driver's seat with a defective structure Sub-standard anchorage (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass194,315 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 194,315 miles
- Test number
- 643318935369
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail194,310 miles (+3,419)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,310 miles
- Test number
- 902160122287
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of a body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass190,891 miles (+1,040)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 190,891 miles
- Test number
- 373560836838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,851 miles (+5,308)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 189,851 miles
- Test number
- 735829219075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,543 miles (+5,085)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 184,543 miles
- Test number
- 683625015402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,458 miles (+217)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 179,458 miles
- Test number
- 690630171582
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail179,241 miles (+4,613)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,241 miles
- Test number
- 138918542001
- FailureBrake servo leaking Not holding vacum (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass174,628 miles (+9,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 174,628 miles
- Test number
- 553820534379
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass164,842 miles (+9,063)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 164,842 miles
- Test number
- 190011419121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,779 miles (+10,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 155,779 miles
- Test number
- 872900638137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass145,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 145,685 miles
- Test number
- 992556917166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,679 miles (+12,177)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,679 miles
- Test number
- 623756817175
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass133,502 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 133,502 miles
- Test number
- 724048016105
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Fail133,485 miles11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,485 miles
- Test number
- 741430716188
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about J8 EWD
- Does J8 EWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EWD is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 EWD?
- The MOT on J8 EWD is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 EWD done?
- J8 EWD was recorded at 205,402 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,536 miles a year.
- Has J8 EWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 EWD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on J8 EWD 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 EWD find?
- J8 EWD passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.
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