Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc
S8 NGWMOT history
S8 NGW is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 128,761 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 NGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 NGW was last recorded at 128,761 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 128,515 miles · 19 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 246 miles
- Average per year
- 2,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 128,761 miles
- 2023 – 128,515 miles
- 2022 – 128,323 miles
- 2021 – 127,889 miles
- 2020 – 126,846 miles
- 2019 – 125,905 miles
- 2018 – 124,681 miles
- 2016 – 118,463 miles
- 2015 – 112,937 miles
- 2014 – 110,038 miles
- 2013 – 105,681 miles
- 2012 – 101,422 miles
- 2011 – 99,121 miles
- 2009 – 93,883 miles
- 2008 – 89,595 miles
- 2007 – 87,406 miles
- 2006 – 81,281 miles
- 2005 – 74,270 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 471525457165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass128,761 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 128,761 miles
- Test number
- 168959715593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,515 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 128,515 miles
- Test number
- 428154269537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,323 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 128,323 miles
- Test number
- 138521994813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,889 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 127,889 miles
- Test number
- 739574609345
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,884 miles (+1,038)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,884 miles
- Test number
- 740528796763
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,846 miles (+941)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 126,846 miles
- Test number
- 763874518784
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass125,905 miles (+1,224)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 125,905 miles
- Test number
- 780619945085
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front bumper corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Pass124,681 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 124,681 miles
- Test number
- 298680733097
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 778355503768
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,463 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 118,463 miles
- Test number
- 706004393790
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass112,937 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 112,937 miles
- Test number
- 547926135039
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail112,937 miles (+2,899)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,937 miles
- Test number
- 158984135086
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass110,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 110,038 miles
- Test number
- 765846554071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,038 miles (+43)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,038 miles
- Test number
- 137226054053
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail109,995 miles (+4,314)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,995 miles
- Test number
- 449707034037
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,681 miles (+4,259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 105,681 miles
- Test number
- 837202943051
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,422 miles (+2,301)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 101,422 miles
- Test number
- 975478832003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,121 miles (+5,238)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 99,121 miles
- Test number
- 849946641016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,883 miles (+4,288)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 93,883 miles
- Test number
- 650462439263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,595 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 89,595 miles
- Test number
- 184760248255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,570 miles (+2,164)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,570 miles
- Test number
- 564235838202
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass87,406 miles (+6,125)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 87,406 miles
- Test number
- 102544137249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,281 miles (+7,011)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 81,281 miles
- Test number
- 644645836231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 74,270 miles
- Test number
- 602444715238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 NGW
- Does S8 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 NGW is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S8 NGW?
- The MOT on S8 NGW is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 NGW done?
- S8 NGW was recorded at 128,761 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
- Has S8 NGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 NGW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on S8 NGW 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 NGW find?
- S8 NGW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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