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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

S8 YAMMOT history

S8 YAM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S8 YAM grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,846 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 YAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 YAM was last recorded at 75,846 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,453 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,393 miles
Average per year
6,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,846 miles
  • 2024 – 73,453 miles
  • 2023 – 70,688 miles
  • 2022 – 65,710 miles
  • 2021 – 61,099 miles
  • 2020 – 56,389 miles
  • 2019 – 45,896 miles
  • 2018 – 34,496 miles
  • 2017 – 27,160 miles
  • 2016 – 17,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,846 miles
    Test number
    849101005114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,846 miles (+2,393)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,846 miles
    Test number
    899662047214
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass73,453 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,453 miles
    Test number
    499565578893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,688 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    615961463762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,710 miles (+4,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    531005208624
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,099 miles (+4,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    390768867448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass56,389 miles (+10,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    197922429669
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle registration plates swapped for MOT.

  8. Pass45,896 miles (+11,400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    823370631249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    954360363751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,496 miles (+7,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    488544766914
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass27,160 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    215878898400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,660 miles
    Test number
    524019972395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 YAM

Does S8 YAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YAM is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 YAM?
The MOT on S8 YAM is valid until 27 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 YAM done?
S8 YAM was recorded at 75,846 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,450 miles a year.
Has S8 YAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 YAM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 YAM 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 YAM find?
S8 YAM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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