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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L8 DTYMOT history

L8 DTY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 50,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

L8 DTY grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
50,609 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DTY was last recorded at 50,609 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 1,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,730 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,879 miles
Average per year
2,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,609 miles
  • 2024 – 48,730 miles
  • 2023 – 46,387 miles
  • 2022 – 46,111 miles
  • 2021 – 44,686 miles
  • 2019 – 42,998 miles
  • 2018 – 40,722 miles
  • 2017 – 38,214 miles
  • 2015 – 35,709 miles
  • 2014 – 32,971 miles
  • 2013 – 28,604 miles
  • 2012 – 21,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,609 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,609 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,609 miles
    Test number
    653110761196
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,730 miles (+2,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,730 miles
    Test number
    315591416951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,387 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    602011580580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,111 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,111 miles
    Test number
    472488211443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,686 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    810435188868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,998 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,998 miles
    Test number
    473089568149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,722 miles (+2,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    266084107965
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade worn

  8. Pass38,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    140115058548
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail38,214 miles (+2,505)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    818754228984
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass35,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,709 miles
    Test number
    159378976966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,709 miles (+2,738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,709 miles
    Test number
    268178959272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass32,971 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    547872034365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,604 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,604 miles
    Test number
    455665023374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,397 miles
    Test number
    408970322407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DTY

Does L8 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 DTY expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 DTY?
The MOT on L8 DTY expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 DTY done?
L8 DTY was recorded at 50,609 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 2,314 miles a year.
Has L8 DTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DTY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L8 DTY 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 DTY find?
L8 DTY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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