Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,947 cc
S8 LROMOT history
S8 LRO is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 154,388 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2023
- Mileage
- 154,388 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2009
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 21,916 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 LRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 LRO was last recorded at 154,388 miles on 29 May 2009, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2008.
- Previous MOT
- 154,013 miles · 31 Mar 2008
- Between the last two tests
- 375 miles
- Average per year
- 21,916 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2009 – 154,388 miles
- 2008 – 154,013 miles
- 2007 – 103,358 miles
- 2005 – 79,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward most (6.1.7 (c) (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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
9 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 142412857051
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward most (6.1.7 (c) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 696219082852
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward most (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 408110049030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,388 miles (+375)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 154,388 miles
- Test number
- 203759149105
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteLPG Components under vehicle excessivley corroded
Pass154,013 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 154,013 miles
- Test number
- 861621198019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail154,013 miles (+50,655)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,013 miles
- Test number
- 990751898051
- Repaired at testInner Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass103,358 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 103,358 miles
- Test number
- 630164137029
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail103,358 miles (+23,735)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,358 miles
- Test number
- 314114427003
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 79,623 miles
- Test number
- 780474465395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 LRO
- Does S8 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 LRO expired on 29 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 LRO?
- The MOT on S8 LRO expired on 29 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 LRO done?
- S8 LRO was recorded at 154,388 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2009, an average of 21,916 miles a year.
- Has S8 LRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 LRO has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S8 LRO 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 LRO find?
- S8 LRO passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle; central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward most.
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