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Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

J8 NOWMOT history

J8 NOW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

J8 NOW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
52,140 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J8 NOW was last recorded at 52,140 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,408 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
732 miles
Average per year
1,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,140 miles
  • 2025 – 51,408 miles
  • 2024 – 51,127 miles
  • 2023 – 49,580 miles
  • 2022 – 48,647 miles
  • 2021 – 47,151 miles
  • 2020 – 45,301 miles
  • 2019 – 43,433 miles
  • 2018 – 41,793 miles
  • 2017 – 39,091 miles
  • 2016 – 37,556 miles
  • 2015 – 34,625 miles
  • 2014 – 31,893 miles
  • 2013 – 29,368 miles
  • 2012 – 26,450 miles
  • 2011 – 24,137 miles
  • 2010 – 21,940 miles
  • 2009 – 19,526 miles
  • 2008 – 16,919 miles
  • 2007 – 14,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,140 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,140 miles (+732)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    517824305014
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass51,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    245038477710
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail51,408 miles (+281)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    788975912057
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass51,127 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    843285840145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail51,127 miles (+1,547)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    803743697621
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass49,580 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    130855574543
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail49,580 miles (+933)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    948984621463
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass48,647 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,647 miles
    Test number
    169911192182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail48,647 miles (+1,496)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,647 miles
    Test number
    671780545304
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass47,151 miles (+1,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    689178690473
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass45,301 miles (+1,868)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    702223439512
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass43,433 miles (+1,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    602640913250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass41,793 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,793 miles
    Test number
    626540873649
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass39,091 miles (+1,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    560453041190
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass37,556 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    447347891681
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass34,625 miles (+2,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,625 miles
    Test number
    319365436282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper And Lower Bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper And Lower Bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass31,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    365292774409
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail31,893 miles (+2,525)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    396312374239
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass29,368 miles (+2,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    417794983244
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass26,450 miles (+2,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    627109772294
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  21. Pass24,137 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,137 miles
    Test number
    219283081235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,940 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,940 miles
    Test number
    840760380262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,526 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    441689289278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,919 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,919 miles
    Test number
    344215678466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,499 miles
    Test number
    383477667425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 NOW

Does J8 NOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 NOW expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 NOW?
The MOT on J8 NOW expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 NOW done?
J8 NOW was recorded at 52,140 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,973 miles a year.
Has J8 NOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NOW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 NOW 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 NOW find?
J8 NOW failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded; service brake efficiency below requirements; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion.

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