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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

T8 GDNMOT history

T8 GDN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 45,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,269 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 GDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 GDN was last recorded at 45,269 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,538 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,731 miles
Average per year
2,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,269 miles
  • 2025 – 43,538 miles
  • 2024 – 42,705 miles
  • 2023 – 41,648 miles
  • 2022 – 40,263 miles
  • 2020 – 37,739 miles
  • 2019 – 30,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,269 miles (+1,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    229257664760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass43,538 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    926570450008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,705 miles (+1,057)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    532449451508
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass41,648 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    509180223332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,263 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,263 miles
    Test number
    618340116556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    136324194377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,739 miles (+6,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    414334576584
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass30,883 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,883 miles
    Test number
    822600984438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,822 miles5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,822 miles
    Test number
    438780799052
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about T8 GDN

Does T8 GDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 GDN is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 GDN?
The MOT on T8 GDN is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 GDN done?
T8 GDN was recorded at 45,269 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,048 miles a year.
Has T8 GDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 GDN has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 GDN 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 GDN find?
T8 GDN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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