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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T8 LTBMOT history

T8 LTB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,799 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LTB was last recorded at 165,799 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 13,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,094 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,705 miles
Average per year
6,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,799 miles
  • 2025 – 152,094 miles
  • 2024 – 137,390 miles
  • 2022 – 137,125 miles
  • 2021 – 136,398 miles
  • 2020 – 132,068 miles
  • 2019 – 129,217 miles
  • 2018 – 126,508 miles
  • 2017 – 122,049 miles
  • 2016 – 111,982 miles
  • 2014 – 106,035 miles
  • 2013 – 100,838 miles
  • 2012 – 97,538 miles
  • 2011 – 88,834 miles
  • 2010 – 82,892 miles
  • 2009 – 73,491 miles
  • 2008 – 59,088 miles
  • 2007 – 51,232 miles
  • 2006 – 43,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,799 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,799 miles (+13,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,799 miles
    Test number
    445396757994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass152,094 miles (+14,704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,094 miles
    Test number
    515955410467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,390 miles
    Test number
    874133600271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,390 miles (+265)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,390 miles
    Test number
    280370254078
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,125 miles (+727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    591847249010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,398 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,398 miles
    Test number
    598321197896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,348 miles (+4,280)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    414226248737
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass132,068 miles (+2,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,068 miles
    Test number
    664785598721
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass129,217 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,217 miles
    Test number
    652827754246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,508 miles (+4,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    286283705935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,049 miles (+10,067)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    903643550926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass111,982 miles (+5,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    586563526277
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass106,035 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,035 miles
    Test number
    287663594240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    215518983215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,838 miles (+3,300)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    179017583229
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass97,538 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    436484582246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    209419761289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,834 miles (+5,942)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    227519261227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass82,892 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    591032190215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    950229519088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail73,491 miles (+14,403)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    802355019014
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear indicator lens broken and bulb painted amber - no white light showing at tiome of test.

  22. Pass59,088 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    292872008084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,232 miles (+8,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,232 miles
    Test number
    782794577066
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass43,190 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,190 miles
    Test number
    173912106251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,024 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    141781086486
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass40,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    470731986069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 LTB

Does T8 LTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 LTB is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 LTB?
The MOT on T8 LTB is valid until 6 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 LTB done?
T8 LTB was recorded at 165,799 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,303 miles a year.
Has T8 LTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LTB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 LTB 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 LTB find?
T8 LTB passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage.

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