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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,395 cc

T8 RUPMOT history

T8 RUP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,959 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 RUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 RUP was last recorded at 92,959 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,399 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,560 miles
Average per year
5,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,959 miles
  • 2025 – 87,399 miles
  • 2024 – 82,659 miles
  • 2023 – 79,087 miles
  • 2022 – 74,544 miles
  • 2021 – 70,816 miles
  • 2020 – 65,715 miles
  • 2018 – 58,125 miles
  • 2017 – 50,674 miles
  • 2016 – 41,611 miles
  • 2015 – 34,093 miles
  • 2014 – 27,121 miles
  • 2013 – 20,199 miles
  • 2012 – 14,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,959 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,959 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,959 miles
    Test number
    558693922500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,399 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,399 miles
    Test number
    676963630260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    781669368622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,659 miles (+3,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    985607222609
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass79,087 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,087 miles
    Test number
    525067088340
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass74,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    273628919663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,544 miles (+3,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    212950941133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass70,816 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,816 miles
    Test number
    165545428338
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass65,715 miles (+7,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    822449366413
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass58,125 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    276030395214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,117 miles (+7,443)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    906141127265
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass50,674 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,674 miles
    Test number
    648514935225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,611 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,611 miles
    Test number
    505196117098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,093 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,093 miles
    Test number
    264873992808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,121 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,121 miles
    Test number
    389316914208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,199 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,199 miles
    Test number
    536342813269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    14,777 miles
    Test number
    319669212496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 RUP

Does T8 RUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 RUP is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 RUP?
The MOT on T8 RUP is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 RUP done?
T8 RUP was recorded at 92,959 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,709 miles a year.
Has T8 RUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 RUP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 RUP 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 RUP find?
T8 RUP passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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