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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

S8 PWDMOT history

S8 PWD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S8 PWD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,094 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PWD was last recorded at 91,094 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,388 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
5,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,094 miles
  • 2024 – 87,388 miles
  • 2023 – 83,197 miles
  • 2022 – 79,887 miles
  • 2021 – 76,242 miles
  • 2020 – 74,647 miles
  • 2019 – 70,756 miles
  • 2018 – 63,848 miles
  • 2017 – 52,269 miles
  • 2016 – 38,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,094 miles
    Test number
    383056452600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  2. Fail91,093 miles (+3,705)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,093 miles
    Test number
    617369593928
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Pass87,388 miles (+4,191)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    115232820608
    • MinorReversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  4. Pass83,197 miles (+3,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    859117687224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass79,887 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,887 miles
    Test number
    389163604921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,242 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    197075320778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,647 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    882221368172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,756 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    200047176331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,848 miles (+11,579)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,848 miles
    Test number
    418402872387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,269 miles (+13,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,269 miles
    Test number
    761467120516
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass38,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    808907258283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a nail in tread pattern
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S8 PWD

Does S8 PWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 PWD is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 PWD?
The MOT on S8 PWD is valid until 4 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 PWD done?
S8 PWD was recorded at 91,094 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
Has S8 PWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PWD has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 PWD 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 PWD find?
S8 PWD passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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