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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L8 OVWMOT history

L8 OVW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 59,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L8 OVW black 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,476 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OVW was last recorded at 59,476 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,476 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,476 miles
  • 2024 – 54,537 miles
  • 2023 – 49,046 miles
  • 2022 – 42,756 miles
  • 2021 – 34,866 miles
  • 2020 – 24,106 miles
  • 2019 – 20,934 miles
  • 2018 – 20,841 miles
  • 2017 – 20,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,476 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both front perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished and cracked.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,476 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    571558789603
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both front perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail59,476 miles (+4,939)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    619499014782
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both front perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,537 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    357664651737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear. (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Fail54,537 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    566389555028
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Both fronts and offside rear. (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass49,046 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,046 miles
    Test number
    872847673978
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Fail49,045 miles (+6,289)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,045 miles
    Test number
    684283438806
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass42,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    489253439919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion of inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Fail42,756 miles (+7,890)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    758767990686
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion of inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass34,866 miles (+10,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,866 miles
    Test number
    324369572328
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass24,106 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,106 miles
    Test number
    289769323065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,745 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    22,745 miles
    Test number
    339588445539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,934 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,934 miles
    Test number
    555223902230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,841 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,841 miles
    Test number
    912278920114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,326 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    887352493052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,764 miles
    Test number
    921380820409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OVW

Does L8 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OVW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 OVW?
The MOT on L8 OVW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 OVW done?
L8 OVW was recorded at 59,476 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has L8 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OVW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 OVW 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 OVW find?
L8 OVW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front valve stem slightly damaged both front perished and cracked.; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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