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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,395 cc

S8 XGBMOT history

S8 XGB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

S8 XGB 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,146 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XGB was last recorded at 78,146 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,592 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
554 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,146 miles
  • 2025 – 77,592 miles
  • 2024 – 77,050 miles
  • 2020 – 76,902 miles
  • 2019 – 73,633 miles
  • 2018 – 70,089 miles
  • 2017 – 68,188 miles
  • 2016 – 64,101 miles
  • 2015 – 57,542 miles
  • 2014 – 51,093 miles
  • 2013 – 40,956 miles
  • 2012 – 32,850 miles
  • 2011 – 23,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,146 miles
  • AdvisoryRear under body slightly corroded near boot drain

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,146 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    135966679855
    • AdvisoryRear under body slightly corroded near boot drain

  2. Pass77,592 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    977470673741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,050 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,050 miles
    Test number
    345468544515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass76,902 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,902 miles
    Test number
    913556388617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,633 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    925482442075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail73,629 miles (+3,540)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    480301943129
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass70,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    991163606137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,089 miles (+1,901)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    275629527025
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass68,188 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    424275139324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,138 miles (+4,037)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    397400477605
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass64,101 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,101 miles
    Test number
    551162744829
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail64,098 miles (+6,556)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    273379204629
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass57,542 miles (+6,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    321465822175
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel seals weeping
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisorySlight coolant weep from water pump

  14. Pass51,093 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    156876584266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,956 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    598051783219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,850 miles (+8,915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,850 miles
    Test number
    666864882268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,935 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,935 miles
    Test number
    938320081264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,934 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,934 miles
    Test number
    927599071258
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about S8 XGB

Does S8 XGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XGB is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XGB?
The MOT on S8 XGB is valid until 28 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 XGB done?
S8 XGB was recorded at 78,146 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has S8 XGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XGB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S8 XGB 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 XGB find?
S8 XGB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear under body slightly corroded near boot drain.

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