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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S8 NBMMOT history

S8 NBM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

S8 NBM black 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 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,864 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 NBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 NBM was last recorded at 144,864 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,067 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
4,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,864 miles
  • 2025 – 144,067 miles
  • 2024 – 143,575 miles
  • 2023 – 142,627 miles
  • 2022 – 141,430 miles
  • 2021 – 139,370 miles
  • 2020 – 137,159 miles
  • 2019 – 133,846 miles
  • 2018 – 130,228 miles
  • 2017 – 126,233 miles
  • 2016 – 122,970 miles
  • 2015 – 118,162 miles
  • 2014 – 112,967 miles
  • 2013 – 107,776 miles
  • 2012 – 101,312 miles
  • 2011 – 94,826 miles
  • 2010 – 88,037 miles
  • 2009 – 81,947 miles
  • 2008 – 74,926 miles
  • 2007 – 67,791 miles
  • 2006 – 60,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,864 miles
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,864 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,864 miles
    Test number
    613360447516
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass144,067 miles (+492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,067 miles
    Test number
    529335171448
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass143,575 miles (+948)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,575 miles
    Test number
    356197099281
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass142,627 miles (+1,197)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,627 miles
    Test number
    179911877413
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass141,430 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    298221190147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,370 miles (+2,211)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    604806992088
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axel. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass137,159 miles (+3,313)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,159 miles
    Test number
    499406623650
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass133,846 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,846 miles
    Test number
    998942458301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,228 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,228 miles
    Test number
    519336475603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass126,233 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,233 miles
    Test number
    175862049541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,970 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,970 miles
    Test number
    438827776282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,162 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    978366325067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,967 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,967 miles
    Test number
    365981434029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,776 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    705689823059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,312 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    437136022017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,826 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    135127621042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,037 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    911479620058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,947 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    882920939099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,926 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,926 miles
    Test number
    814558528039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,791 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    504942737072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,051 miles
    Test number
    581293026077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 NBM

Does S8 NBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 NBM is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 NBM?
The MOT on S8 NBM is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 NBM done?
S8 NBM was recorded at 144,864 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,238 miles a year.
Has S8 NBM ever failed its MOT?
No. S8 NBM has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S8 NBM 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 NBM find?
S8 NBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both.

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