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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S808 FVCMOT history

S808 FVC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S808 FVC green 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,870 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S808 FVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S808 FVC was last recorded at 135,870 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,394 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,476 miles
Average per year
4,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,870 miles
  • 2023 – 130,975 miles
  • 2022 – 130,811 miles
  • 2021 – 129,914 miles
  • 2020 – 125,763 miles
  • 2019 – 123,584 miles
  • 2018 – 121,592 miles
  • 2017 – 121,252 miles
  • 2016 – 115,040 miles
  • 2015 – 112,385 miles
  • 2014 – 106,188 miles
  • 2013 – 101,073 miles
  • 2012 – 94,392 miles
  • 2011 – 87,314 miles
  • 2010 – 80,374 miles
  • 2009 – 72,032 miles
  • 2008 – 64,189 miles
  • 2007 – 57,796 miles
  • 2006 – 50,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,870 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake performance unable to be tested leaking break pipes

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front anti roll bar d bushes worn slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axel and nsr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,870 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,870 miles
    Test number
    596099726384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,394 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,394 miles
    Test number
    134089924518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,975 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,975 miles
    Test number
    787704587579
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front anti roll bar d bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired / covered in underseal

  4. Fail130,958 miles4 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,958 miles
    Test number
    618887380054
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired end of the chassis corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired end of the chassis corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis tube that goes to the fuel tank support corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking break pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe burst in the middle of the drivers side (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes worn slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axel and nsr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail130,958 miles (+147)3 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,958 miles
    Test number
    549759115804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired end of the chassis corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired end of the chassis corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis tube that goes to the fuel tank support corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking break pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe burst in the middle of the drivers side (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes worn slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axel and nsr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass130,811 miles (+897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,811 miles
    Test number
    148751296919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,914 miles (+4,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,914 miles
    Test number
    187858719934
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,763 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,763 miles
    Test number
    307597637711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,584 miles (+1,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    151903411539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    240873530680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,592 miles (+340)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    219393611049
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass121,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,252 miles
    Test number
    816826527979
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail121,252 miles (+6,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,252 miles
    Test number
    277415283692
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass115,040 miles (+2,655)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    390623660854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass112,385 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,385 miles
    Test number
    757096315029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  16. Fail112,385 miles (+6,197)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,385 miles
    Test number
    626246515012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  17. Pass106,188 miles (+5,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    939296014005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass101,073 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    568137713067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    846136812036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,392 miles (+7,078)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    866296212093
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  21. Pass87,314 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,314 miles
    Test number
    447649211079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,374 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,374 miles
    Test number
    811888220082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,032 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    373186129004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,189 miles (+6,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,189 miles
    Test number
    172575828470
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass57,796 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,796 miles
    Test number
    492796427026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    494261426044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S808 FVC

Does S808 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S808 FVC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S808 FVC?
The MOT on S808 FVC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S808 FVC done?
S808 FVC was recorded at 135,870 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,281 miles a year.
Has S808 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S808 FVC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S808 FVC 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 FVC find?
S808 FVC passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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