Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
S808 DHUMOT history
S808 DHU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 188,730 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S808 DHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S808 DHU was last recorded at 188,730 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,581 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,149 miles
- Average per year
- 7,924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,730 miles
- 2025 – 182,581 miles
- 2024 – 174,145 miles
- 2023 – 167,143 miles
- 2022 – 162,230 miles
- 2021 – 156,356 miles
- 2020 – 151,574 miles
- 2019 – 146,822 miles
- 2018 – 141,607 miles
- 2017 – 136,068 miles
- 2015 – 130,278 miles
- 2014 – 122,894 miles
- 2013 – 119,503 miles
- 2012 – 117,785 miles
- 2011 – 115,288 miles
- 2010 – 108,877 miles
- 2007 – 39,396 miles
- 2006 – 27,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,730 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,730 miles (+6,149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 188,730 miles
- Test number
- 876690789053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,581 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 182,581 miles
- Test number
- 438648431274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,580 miles (+8,435)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,580 miles
- Test number
- 135680512548
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,145 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 174,145 miles
- Test number
- 444560090367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,142 miles (+6,999)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,142 miles
- Test number
- 264114623034
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass167,143 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 167,143 miles
- Test number
- 497588245994
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass162,230 miles (+5,874)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 162,230 miles
- Test number
- 691960703405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,356 miles (+4,782)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 156,356 miles
- Test number
- 235805324473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,574 miles (+4,752)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 151,574 miles
- Test number
- 587047430080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,822 miles (+5,215)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 146,822 miles
- Test number
- 478621775254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,607 miles (+5,539)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 141,607 miles
- Test number
- 137621475961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,068 miles (+5,790)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 136,068 miles
- Test number
- 454608804441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,278 miles (+7,384)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 130,278 miles
- Test number
- 564945589070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,894 miles (+12)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 122,894 miles
- Test number
- 268706174081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteRear diff leaking oil
- NoteSteering damper bushes slight play
- NoteSteering u.j to box has slight play in it
Fail122,882 miles (+3,379)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,882 miles
- Test number
- 855983854014
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass119,503 miles (+1,718)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 119,503 miles
- Test number
- 507737703177
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass117,785 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 117,785 miles
- Test number
- 585629012365
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail117,785 miles (+2,497)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,785 miles
- Test number
- 869669612342
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass115,288 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 115,288 miles
- Test number
- 885465701365
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S/F spot light n/w
Fail115,288 miles (+6,411)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,288 miles
- Test number
- 246795401358
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S/F spot light n/w
Pass108,877 miles (+69,481)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 108,877 miles
- Test number
- 253252820377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteH/level b/light n/w
Pass39,396 miles (+11,619)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 39,396 miles
- Test number
- 742053507032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 27,777 miles
- Test number
- 312534406008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S808 DHU
- Does S808 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S808 DHU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S808 DHU?
- The MOT on S808 DHU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S808 DHU done?
- S808 DHU was recorded at 188,730 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,924 miles a year.
- Has S808 DHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S808 DHU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S808 DHU 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 S808 DHU find?
- S808 DHU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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