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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S8 PRNMOT history

S8 PRN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S8 PRN blue 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,181 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PRN was last recorded at 114,181 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,219 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,962 miles
Average per year
4,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,181 miles
  • 2024 – 111,219 miles
  • 2023 – 110,081 miles
  • 2022 – 109,296 miles
  • 2021 – 108,494 miles
  • 2020 – 107,369 miles
  • 2019 – 105,818 miles
  • 2018 – 102,103 miles
  • 2017 – 96,387 miles
  • 2016 – 90,035 miles
  • 2015 – 83,740 miles
  • 2014 – 77,311 miles
  • 2013 – 71,288 miles
  • 2012 – 65,583 miles
  • 2011 – 59,525 miles
  • 2010 – 52,379 miles
  • 2009 – 45,751 miles
  • 2008 – 39,145 miles
  • 2007 – 32,457 miles
  • 2006 – 26,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,181 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,181 miles (+2,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,181 miles
    Test number
    122759718549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,219 miles
    Test number
    198317466986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,219 miles (+1,138)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,219 miles
    Test number
    578079563428
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,081 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    949996755676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes coming out of limiter value corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (hockey stick) arm center bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail110,081 miles (+785)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    838374056826
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint dust cover split open. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes coming out of limiter value corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (hockey stick) arm center bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass109,296 miles (+802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    620403276240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass108,494 miles (+1,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,494 miles
    Test number
    784261775915
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very muddy (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  8. Pass107,369 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,369 miles
    Test number
    371421144254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,818 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    550411748665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,103 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,103 miles
    Test number
    969490313624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,387 miles (+6,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    924104846989
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass90,035 miles (+6,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,035 miles
    Test number
    452601709709
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system corroded

  13. Pass83,740 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    630607201986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,311 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    648772114341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,288 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    318195013353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    487695222322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,583 miles (+6,058)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    446104622308
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,525 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,525 miles
    Test number
    177549321326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,379 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    400892820306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,751 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    433676619430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,145 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    290091338366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,457 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,457 miles
    Test number
    671685607392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,147 miles
    Test number
    560207406341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,147 miles4 failures2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,147 miles
    Test number
    441075706400
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber split

Questions about S8 PRN

Does S8 PRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 PRN is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 PRN?
The MOT on S8 PRN is valid until 28 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 PRN done?
S8 PRN was recorded at 114,181 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,621 miles a year.
Has S8 PRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PRN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 PRN 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 PRN find?
S8 PRN passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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