Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
T8 DFNMOT history
T8 DFN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 75,712 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 DFN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 DFN was last recorded at 75,712 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,133 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,579 miles
- Average per year
- 3,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,712 miles
- 2025 – 71,133 miles
- 2024 – 67,180 miles
- 2023 – 61,903 miles
- 2020 – 60,008 miles
- 2019 – 57,791 miles
- 2018 – 54,766 miles
- 2017 – 52,903 miles
- 2016 – 47,174 miles
- 2014 – 41,626 miles
- 2012 – 34,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,712 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,712 miles (+4,579)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 75,712 miles
- Test number
- 818208232215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,133 miles (+3,953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 71,133 miles
- Test number
- 200521715845
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,180 miles (+5,277)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,180 miles
- Test number
- 783107933151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,903 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,903 miles
- Test number
- 346573316264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,008 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 60,008 miles
- Test number
- 724990326420
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail60,008 miles (+2,217)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,008 miles
- Test number
- 191871812804
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,791 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,791 miles
- Test number
- 593157820686
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hockey stick bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
Pass54,766 miles (+1,863)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 54,766 miles
- Test number
- 906993260794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass52,903 miles (+5,729)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 52,903 miles
- Test number
- 517014772189
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen
Pass47,174 miles (+5,548)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 47,174 miles
- Test number
- 803352110292
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp cracked
Pass41,626 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 41,626 miles
- Test number
- 789497394022
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,095 miles (+1,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,095 miles
- Test number
- 178207422375
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass32,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 32,444 miles
- Test number
- 176733792401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,444 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,444 miles
- Test number
- 385923592048
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T8 DFN
- Does T8 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 DFN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T8 DFN?
- The MOT on T8 DFN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 DFN done?
- T8 DFN was recorded at 75,712 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
- Has T8 DFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 DFN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on T8 DFN 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 T8 DFN find?
- T8 DFN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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