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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

V8 EASMOT history

V8 EAS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

V8 EAS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
60,127 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EAS was last recorded at 60,127 miles on 18 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,115 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,127 miles
  • 2025 – 56,910 miles
  • 2024 – 52,594 miles
  • 2023 – 48,203 miles
  • 2022 – 42,329 miles
  • 2021 – 35,030 miles
  • 2019 – 18,018 miles
  • 2018 – 17,372 miles
  • 2017 – 15,895 miles
  • 2015 – 14,403 miles
  • 2014 – 13,663 miles
  • 2013 – 10,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,127 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,127 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    842560117376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,115 miles (+3,205)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    393340105932
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drag link to joint loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass56,910 miles (+4,316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    218973058973
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass52,594 miles (+4,391)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    577444469954
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass48,203 miles (+5,874)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,203 miles
    Test number
    172631690225
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass42,329 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    769316225843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,030 miles (+17,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    210433037845
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass18,018 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,018 miles
    Test number
    525516150284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,372 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    750254079140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,895 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    15,895 miles
    Test number
    914287939974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,372 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,372 miles
    Test number
    464939616970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,403 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,403 miles
    Test number
    383107959993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,663 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,663 miles
    Test number
    378024444334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,909 miles
    Test number
    936124613223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 EAS

Does V8 EAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EAS is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 EAS?
The MOT on V8 EAS is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EAS done?
V8 EAS was recorded at 60,127 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,848 miles a year.
Has V8 EAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EAS has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 EAS 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 V8 EAS find?
V8 EAS passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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