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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

J8 TRHMOT history

J8 TRH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jul 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 178,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

J8 TRH green 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,673 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Jul 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TRH was last recorded at 178,673 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,155 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
4,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,673 miles
  • 2024 – 178,155 miles
  • 2023 – 175,647 miles
  • 2022 – 170,629 miles
  • 2021 – 167,276 miles
  • 2020 – 164,887 miles
  • 2019 – 162,088 miles
  • 2018 – 158,866 miles
  • 2017 – 153,890 miles
  • 2016 – 149,895 miles
  • 2015 – 148,276 miles
  • 2014 – 145,699 miles
  • 2013 – 142,480 miles
  • 2012 – 137,465 miles
  • 2011 – 133,974 miles
  • 2010 – 130,520 miles
  • 2009 – 128,227 miles
  • 2008 – 124,579 miles
  • 2007 – 122,313 miles
  • 2006 – 116,263 miles
  • 2005 – 94,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,673 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush and link contaminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,673 miles (+518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,673 miles
    Test number
    801588769091
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass178,155 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    178,155 miles
    Test number
    533087977702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,647 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,647 miles
    Test number
    107747809043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush and link contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail175,528 miles (+4,899)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,528 miles
    Test number
    340129250396
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush and link contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass170,629 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,629 miles
    Test number
    917913606826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper support link rubber bush deteriorated

  6. Fail170,607 miles (+3,331)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,607 miles
    Test number
    173792990294
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper support link rubber bush deteriorated

  7. Pass167,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,276 miles
    Test number
    380075459049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,276 miles (+2,389)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,276 miles
    Test number
    782866568932
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass164,887 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,887 miles
    Test number
    185392269564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,088 miles (+3,222)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,088 miles
    Test number
    819076419698
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle steady joint - ball joint rubber deteriorated

  11. Pass158,866 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,866 miles
    Test number
    161637357975
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle centre steady - top joint bush split

  12. Pass153,890 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,890 miles
    Test number
    656989465143
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass149,895 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    149,895 miles
    Test number
    651234501665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass148,276 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,276 miles
    Test number
    268073922517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,176 miles (+2,477)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,176 miles
    Test number
    492788664527
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm / box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring insecure winch ? fouling steering ram (1.9.2a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to nearside (1.3.2a)

  16. Pass145,699 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    145,699 miles
    Test number
    189247694284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,480 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    142,480 miles
    Test number
    467164793218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,465 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,465 miles
    Test number
    787631692278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail137,453 miles (+3,479)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,453 miles
    Test number
    256389082238
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass133,974 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,974 miles
    Test number
    745660591229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,520 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,520 miles
    Test number
    793234090278
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass128,227 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,227 miles
    Test number
    394609199446
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass124,579 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    602857098214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes
    • NoteSlight leak centre exhaust at joint , system has moved on joint
    • NoteWiper mechanism worn , nearside wiper reduced swept area

  24. Fail124,579 miles (+2,266)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    801421598264
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn , at wear limit , recommend replace
    • NoteImbalance on rear brakes
    • NoteNearside rear inner brake pad low
    • NoteSlight leak centre exhaust at joint , system has moved on joint
    • NoteWiper mechanism worn , nearside wiper reduced swept area

  25. Pass122,313 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    122,313 miles
    Test number
    930057717375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail122,313 miles (+6,050)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,313 miles
    Test number
    413547517359
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass116,263 miles (+21,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    173138316319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass94,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    814274565288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TRH

Does J8 TRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TRH is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 TRH?
The MOT on J8 TRH is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 TRH done?
J8 TRH was recorded at 178,673 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,166 miles a year.
Has J8 TRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TRH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 TRH 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 TRH find?
J8 TRH passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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