Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc
J8 VFRMOT history
J8 VFR is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 81,863 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,974 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 VFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 VFR was last recorded at 81,863 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 81,859 miles · 8 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 2,974 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,863 miles
- 2025 – 80,766 miles
- 2024 – 77,957 miles
- 2023 – 75,988 miles
- 2022 – 72,833 miles
- 2021 – 71,139 miles
- 2020 – 68,647 miles
- 2019 – 65,384 miles
- 2018 – 62,659 miles
- 2017 – 58,737 miles
- 2016 – 50,772 miles
- 2015 – 49,030 miles
- 2014 – 47,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,863 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront bumper corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,863 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 81,863 miles
- Test number
- 510017589291
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
Fail81,859 miles (+1,093)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,859 miles
- Test number
- 685912871247
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
Pass80,766 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 80,766 miles
- Test number
- 234157212588
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,766 miles (+2,809)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,766 miles
- Test number
- 315270135313
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,957 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 77,957 miles
- Test number
- 559979195173
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,988 miles (+3,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 75,988 miles
- Test number
- 808029543537
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,833 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 72,833 miles
- Test number
- 125152779050
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have some wear
Pass71,139 miles (+2,492)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 71,139 miles
- Test number
- 787089600106
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,647 miles
- Test number
- 341483346196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,647 miles (+3,263)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,647 miles
- Test number
- 840650116254
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door check strap
Pass65,384 miles (+2,725)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 65,384 miles
- Test number
- 104247277039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,659 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 62,659 miles
- Test number
- 767917540671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,737 miles (+7,965)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 58,737 miles
- Test number
- 117356745397
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
Pass50,772 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 50,772 miles
- Test number
- 444310436021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,030 miles (+1,891)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 49,030 miles
- Test number
- 997049685038
- NoteAll four tyres starting to mis-shape (235/85r16)
Pass47,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 47,139 miles
- Test number
- 508677014288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 VFR
- Does J8 VFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VFR is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 VFR?
- The MOT on J8 VFR is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 VFR done?
- J8 VFR was recorded at 81,863 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
- Has J8 VFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 VFR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 VFR 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 VFR find?
- J8 VFR passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 2 more.
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