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Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 5,000 cc

V8 FJVMOT history

V8 FJV is a grey petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 7 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V8 FJV grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
7 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 FJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 FJV was last recorded at 7 miles on 13 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2026: 7 miles, lower than 104,718 miles on 26 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,718 miles · 26 Apr 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7 miles
  • 2024 – 104,718 miles
  • 2023 – 104,364 miles
  • 2022 – 93,804 miles
  • 2021 – 84,433 miles
  • 2020 – 63,063 miles
  • 2019 – 49,743 miles
  • 2018 – 42,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7 miles (-104,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    7 miles
    Test number
    696402121605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,718 miles
    Test number
    571737770132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,718 miles (+354)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,718 miles
    Test number
    610993058018
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass104,364 miles (+10,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    843703783058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass93,804 miles (+9,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,804 miles
    Test number
    243699011144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    659538516886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,433 miles (+21,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    944017702376
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass63,063 miles (+13,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    761090406744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,743 miles (+7,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,743 miles
    Test number
    415366997934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass42,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    771047016090
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  11. Fail42,203 miles1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    850774164927
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Questions about V8 FJV

Does V8 FJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FJV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 FJV?
The MOT on V8 FJV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 FJV done?
V8 FJV was recorded at 7 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026.
Has V8 FJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 FJV has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 FJV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 FJV find?
V8 FJV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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