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Land Rover Defender Hard TOP SE D Mhev A

Black · Diesel · 2021 · 2,997 cc

J8 LJYMOT history

J8 LJY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender Hard TOP SE D Mhev A first used on 1 Sept 2021. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 3 of 3 MOT tests, with 73,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

J8 LJY black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,699 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
3
3 passed · 0 failed
Per year
13,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender Hard TOP SE D Mhev A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
1 Sept 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LJY was last recorded at 73,699 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 12,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,819 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,880 miles
Average per year
13,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,699 miles
  • 2025 – 60,819 miles
  • 2024 – 43,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,699 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 12 Aug 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,699 miles (+12,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,699 miles
    Test number
    148983681778
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass60,819 miles (+16,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    786673034659
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,823 miles
    Test number
    985256149685
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about J8 LJY

Does J8 LJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LJY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LJY?
The MOT on J8 LJY is valid until 18 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 LJY done?
J8 LJY was recorded at 73,699 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 13,674 miles a year.
Has J8 LJY ever failed its MOT?
No. J8 LJY has passed all 3 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J8 LJY 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 LJY find?
J8 LJY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts.

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