Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
L8 DHDMOT history
L8 DHD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 89,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 89,562 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 30 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 DHD was last recorded at 89,562 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,976 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,586 miles
- Average per year
- 7,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,562 miles
- 2025 – 85,976 miles
- 2024 – 76,623 miles
- 2023 – 68,458 miles
- 2022 – 59,403 miles
- 2021 – 54,141 miles
- 2020 – 48,884 miles
- 2019 – 45,385 miles
- 2018 – 36,342 miles
- 2017 – 24,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive o/s front sphere
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
12 tests since 25 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,562 miles (+3,586)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 89,562 miles
- Test number
- 451174731290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,976 miles (+9,353)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 85,976 miles
- Test number
- 640251000095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,623 miles (+8,165)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 76,623 miles
- Test number
- 399304119678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,458 miles (+9,055)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 68,458 miles
- Test number
- 958619232038
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s front sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s front sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,403 miles (+5,262)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 59,403 miles
- Test number
- 222071116813
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s front sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,141 miles (+5,257)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 54,141 miles
- Test number
- 977252403162
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass48,884 miles (+3,499)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 48,884 miles
- Test number
- 189966367492
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass45,385 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 45,385 miles
- Test number
- 334172340548
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail45,385 miles (+9,043)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,385 miles
- Test number
- 765425594344
- MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass36,342 miles (+12,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 36,342 miles
- Test number
- 401418001935
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass24,160 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 24,160 miles
- Test number
- 661120638544
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail24,159 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,159 miles
- Test number
- 345846493732
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Questions about L8 DHD
- Does L8 DHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DHD is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DHD?
- The MOT on L8 DHD is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 DHD done?
- L8 DHD was recorded at 89,562 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,344 miles a year.
- Has L8 DHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DHD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on L8 DHD 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 L8 DHD find?
- L8 DHD passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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