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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

S8 DFNMOT history

S8 DFN is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 75,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

S8 DFN red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,007 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DFN was last recorded at 75,007 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 2,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,132 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,875 miles
Average per year
4,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,007 miles
  • 2025 – 72,132 miles
  • 2024 – 67,227 miles
  • 2023 – 63,757 miles
  • 2022 – 59,812 miles
  • 2021 – 54,988 miles
  • 2020 – 50,823 miles
  • 2019 – 44,369 miles
  • 2018 – 37,782 miles
  • 2017 – 31,287 miles
  • 2016 – 25,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,007 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system showing corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront discs poor showing wear/corrosion on inner face
  • AdvisoryVarious front & rear suspension components showing corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,007 miles (+2,875)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,007 miles
    Test number
    135591698597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront discs poor showing wear/corrosion on inner face
    • AdvisoryVarious front & rear suspension components showing corrosion
  2. Pass72,132 miles (+4,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    778657256072
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass67,227 miles (+3,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    141569562221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass63,757 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    705785444466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,812 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    436392857681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,988 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    491907713500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,823 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    383528948787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,369 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    282262941211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,782 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    265737368045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,287 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    253302858202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    823746439387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 DFN

Does S8 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DFN is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DFN?
The MOT on S8 DFN is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DFN done?
S8 DFN was recorded at 75,007 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,900 miles a year.
Has S8 DFN ever failed its MOT?
No. S8 DFN has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S8 DFN 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 S8 DFN find?
S8 DFN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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