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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

S8 NLDMOT history

S8 NLD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S8 NLD grey 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 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,355 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 NLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 NLD was last recorded at 150,355 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,120 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,235 miles
Average per year
7,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,355 miles
  • 2024 – 143,120 miles
  • 2023 – 140,615 miles
  • 2022 – 137,161 miles
  • 2021 – 131,894 miles
  • 2020 – 125,771 miles
  • 2019 – 120,136 miles
  • 2018 – 113,411 miles
  • 2017 – 102,992 miles
  • 2016 – 90,062 miles
  • 2015 – 80,408 miles
  • 2014 – 73,385 miles
  • 2013 – 69,367 miles
  • 2012 – 64,585 miles
  • 2011 – 45,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,355 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leakingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight weap of oil

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Air con condenser in a poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All tyres worn to 4 mm,tread out of shape and side walls perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,355 miles (+7,235)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,355 miles
    Test number
    972717646384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight weap of oil

  2. Pass143,120 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    144773974396
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail143,120 miles (+2,505)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    178474195992
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting N/S & O/S (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing one on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass140,615 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,615 miles
    Test number
    449197517724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal advise leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail140,615 miles (+3,454)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,615 miles
    Test number
    364287066763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal advise leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass137,161 miles (+5,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,161 miles
    Test number
    942658449173
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Ball Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,894 miles (+6,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,894 miles
    Test number
    742041318264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOdffside front axle swivel ball leaking

  8. Pass125,771 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,771 miles
    Test number
    656734583807
    • AdvisoryAir con condenser in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn to 4 mm,tread out of shape and side walls perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (3rd row)(7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion slightly damp with oil
    • AdvisorySlight movement in the o/s/r top shock absorber bushes

  9. Fail125,767 miles (+5,631)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,767 miles
    Test number
    194531897104
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose gearbox end (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAir con condenser in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn to 4 mm,tread out of shape and side walls perished
    • AdvisoryMovement in the o/s/r top shock absorber bushes
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r mud flap missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (3rd row)(7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both n/s wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking
    • AdvisoryTransfer box and rear diff pinion slightly damp with oil
    • AdvisoryVacuum pump leaking oil

  10. Pass120,136 miles (+6,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,136 miles
    Test number
    392112137724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed third row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass113,411 miles (+10,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,411 miles
    Test number
    990462631567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle tractor joint seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed third row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass102,992 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,992 miles
    Test number
    568393198846
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp permanently disconnected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed boot seating (5.2.2b)

  13. Fail102,688 miles (+12,626)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    304444547971
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed boot seating (5.2.2b)

  14. Pass90,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    872672514644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,062 miles (+9,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    855585482723
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearing (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass80,408 miles (+7,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    417383483335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass73,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    285229334381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,385 miles (+4,018)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    688329434344
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass69,367 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,367 miles
    Test number
    256458433310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,585 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    139794152368
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWiper motor weak

  21. Fail64,585 miles (+8,652)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    945864352310
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWiper motor weak

  22. Pass55,933 miles (+10,199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    226044702090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    788160261067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 NLD

Does S8 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 NLD is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 NLD?
The MOT on S8 NLD is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 NLD done?
S8 NLD was recorded at 150,355 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,088 miles a year.
Has S8 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 NLD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 NLD 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 NLD find?
S8 NLD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front hub seal leaking, and 4 more.

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