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Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L8 VBJMOT history

L8 VBJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L8 VBJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,280 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VBJ was last recorded at 75,280 miles on 26 May 2026, 3,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,805 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,475 miles
Average per year
4,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,280 miles
  • 2025 – 71,805 miles
  • 2024 – 69,824 miles
  • 2023 – 65,169 miles
  • 2022 – 59,217 miles
  • 2021 – 59,214 miles
  • 2020 – 48,835 miles
  • 2019 – 45,195 miles
  • 2018 – 40,659 miles
  • 2017 – 35,946 miles
  • 2016 – 31,144 miles
  • 2015 – 26,213 miles
  • 2014 – 20,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure Small hole under drivers foot well. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,280 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    372436484641
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure Small hole under drivers foot well. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,280 miles (+3,475)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    707915172975
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure Small hole under drivers foot well. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,805 miles (+1,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    985761610708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak From oil cooler area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,824 miles (+4,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    225458478667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

  5. Pass65,169 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    964555677619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass59,217 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    725604620260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,214 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    146009261519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    553006452037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,051 miles (+5,216)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    853732641621
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated driveshaft seal (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,835 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    306662788907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,195 miles
    Test number
    529546670097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail45,195 miles (+4,536)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,195 miles
    Test number
    238935107491
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass40,659 miles (+4,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    255950114945
    • AdvisoryOffside rear hub seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass35,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    807647830854
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail35,945 miles (+4,801)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    175515054944
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass31,144 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    752601009293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass26,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,213 miles
    Test number
    849292565008
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail26,213 miles (+5,593)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,213 miles
    Test number
    799061465063
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass20,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,620 miles
    Test number
    965886154037
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail20,620 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,620 miles
    Test number
    139206954081
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L8 VBJ

Does L8 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VBJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VBJ?
The MOT on L8 VBJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VBJ done?
L8 VBJ was recorded at 75,280 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,463 miles a year.
Has L8 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VBJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 VBJ 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 VBJ find?
L8 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides.; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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