Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc
L8 PPLMOT history
L8 PPL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 127,665 mi
- At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 PPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 6 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 PPL was last recorded at 127,665 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,475 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 190 miles
- Average per year
- 7,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,665 miles
- 2024 – 127,475 miles
- 2023 – 127,021 miles
- 2022 – 123,357 miles
- 2021 – 119,011 miles
- 2020 – 114,785 miles
- 2018 – 114,698 miles
- 2017 – 99,152 miles
- 2016 – 73,924 miles
- 2015 – 60,600 miles
- 2014 – 37,961 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,665 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryAdvise off side front hub seal mist of oil.
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm track rod end from steering box
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm at lowest point.235 85 R16 114/111 Q. GOOD YEAR WRANGLER MT/R DURA WALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,665 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 127,665 miles
- Test number
- 371756933471
- AdvisoryAdvise off side front hub seal mist of oil.
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail127,665 miles (+190)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,665 miles
- Test number
- 823199779975
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise off side front hub seal mist of oil.
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,475 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 127,475 miles
- Test number
- 582859066708
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm track rod end from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm at lowest point.235 85 R16 114/111 Q. GOOD YEAR WRANGLER MT/R DURA WALL (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail127,475 miles (+454)1 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,475 miles
- Test number
- 125813150653
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm track rod end from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm at lowest point.235 85 R16 114/111 Q. GOOD YEAR WRANGLER MT/R DURA WALL (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,021 miles (+3,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 127,021 miles
- Test number
- 123204039967
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,357 miles (+4,346)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 123,357 miles
- Test number
- 494193922771
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Pass119,011 miles (+4,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,011 miles
- Test number
- 155542963949
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 114,785 miles
- Test number
- 160630353180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,785 miles (+87)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,785 miles
- Test number
- 164976284733
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,698 miles (+15,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 114,698 miles
- Test number
- 389848396396
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded slight play rear lower shock bushes slight play rear anti roll bar drop links
Pass99,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,152 miles
- Test number
- 117320193636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,150 miles (+25,226)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,150 miles
- Test number
- 721536244398
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass73,924 miles (+13,324)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 73,924 miles
- Test number
- 712535512683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,600 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 60,600 miles
- Test number
- 277487995459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,590 miles (+22,629)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,590 miles
- Test number
- 667964695190
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,961 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,961 miles
- Test number
- 136379904204
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass37,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,961 miles
- Test number
- 945659804268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 PPL
- Does L8 PPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PPL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 PPL?
- The MOT on L8 PPL is valid until 30 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 PPL done?
- L8 PPL was recorded at 127,665 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
- Has L8 PPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 PPL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 PPL 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 PPL find?
- L8 PPL passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: advise off side front hub seal mist of oil.; central front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged.
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