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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

J8 SXLMOT history

J8 SXL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

J8 SXL red 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
175,442 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SXL was last recorded at 175,442 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2008: 11,618 miles, lower than 99,939 miles on 24 Oct 2007.

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
174,916 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
4,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,442 miles
  • 2025 – 174,916 miles
  • 2024 – 174,685 miles
  • 2023 – 174,186 miles
  • 2022 – 173,533 miles
  • 2021 – 172,550 miles
  • 2019 – 171,448 miles
  • 2018 – 170,078 miles
  • 2017 – 169,441 miles
  • 2016 – 169,011 miles
  • 2015 – 167,530 miles
  • 2014 – 166,042 miles
  • 2013 – 165,847 miles
  • 2012 – 154,600 miles
  • 2011 – 144,727 miles
  • 2010 – 134,080 miles
  • 2009 – 122,018 miles
  • 2008 – 11,618 miles
  • 2007 – 99,939 miles
  • 2006 – 89,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,442 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Diff seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Reversing lamp note working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,442 miles (+526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    175,442 miles
    Test number
    988718154791
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,916 miles
    Test number
    377375432083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp note working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail174,916 miles (+231)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,916 miles
    Test number
    932377611469
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp note working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,685 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,685 miles
    Test number
    955851098800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,186 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    174,186 miles
    Test number
    868819148661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,178 miles (+645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,178 miles
    Test number
    341039941963
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass173,533 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,533 miles
    Test number
    517386331496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,550 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,550 miles
    Test number
    441281175269
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail172,550 miles (+1,102)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,550 miles
    Test number
    455904008010
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubbers missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass171,448 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,448 miles
    Test number
    195893770164
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower swivel joints have play

  11. Pass170,078 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    170,078 miles
    Test number
    523430926534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,441 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    169,441 miles
    Test number
    907945693530
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass169,011 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,011 miles
    Test number
    952628425533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass167,530 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    167,530 miles
    Test number
    766029145060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass166,042 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    166,042 miles
    Test number
    257230334029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail166,034 miles (+187)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,034 miles
    Test number
    688007714049
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail165,847 miles (+11,247)21 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,847 miles
    Test number
    886815143329
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f sidestep has jagged edge
    • NoteO/s/r wheel corroded

  18. Pass154,600 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    154,600 miles
    Test number
    439777512498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteReverse light lens damaged

  19. Fail154,600 miles (+9,873)10 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,600 miles
    Test number
    707047912359
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteReverse light lens damaged

  20. Pass144,727 miles (+10,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    144,727 miles
    Test number
    915555011372
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass134,080 miles (+12,062)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    420202910307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,018 miles (+110,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    122,018 miles
    Test number
    961132299246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,618 miles (-88,321)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,618 miles
    Test number
    210477718359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,939 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    99,939 miles
    Test number
    340577597283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,624 miles
    Test number
    103362596274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 SXL

Does J8 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SXL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 SXL?
The MOT on J8 SXL is valid until 30 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 SXL done?
J8 SXL was recorded at 175,442 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
Has J8 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SXL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 SXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 SXL find?
J8 SXL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; oil leak, but not excessive.

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