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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Lpg · 1999 · 3,528 cc

V8 LDVMOT history

V8 LDV is a blue lpg Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 195,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

V8 LDV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
195,289 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LDV was last recorded at 195,289 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
195,267 miles · 10 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,289 miles
  • 2017 – 195,267 miles
  • 2015 – 195,066 miles
  • 2013 – 194,754 miles
  • 2011 – 188,688 miles
  • 2010 – 179,738 miles
  • 2009 – 168,748 miles
  • 2008 – 156,892 miles
  • 2007 – 146,259 miles
  • 2006 – 133,032 miles
  • 2005 – 116,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,289 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,289 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    195,289 miles
    Test number
    300694740818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,267 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    195,267 miles
    Test number
    959894811752
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine & Gear box
    • AdvisoryRear Seats folded due to storage therefore not able to test adult seat belts
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)
  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    603421919465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,066 miles (+312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    195,066 miles
    Test number
    166843335162
    • NoteLpg gass tanks slightly corroded and date stamped 02/02
  5. Pass194,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    194,754 miles
    Test number
    896284463398
    • NoteFront steering arm offside ball joint dust cover split but not effecting the ingress off dirt
  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    686310942375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass188,688 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    188,688 miles
    Test number
    426723541190
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/sd rear tyre needs pumping up
  8. Fail188,688 miles (+8,950)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,688 miles
    Test number
    746023441146
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/sd rear tyre needs pumping up
  9. Pass179,738 miles (+10,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    179,738 miles
    Test number
    344882820425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,748 miles (+11,856)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    168,748 miles
    Test number
    813513329229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
  11. Pass156,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    156,892 miles
    Test number
    892392938254
    • NoteEngine oil leak
  12. Fail156,892 miles (+10,633)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,892 miles
    Test number
    634512238268
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSlight petrol seep on breather to tank
  13. Pass146,259 miles (+13,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    146,259 miles
    Test number
    392853657406
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/s washer jet poor
  14. Pass133,032 miles (+16,901)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    133,032 miles
    Test number
    301427826263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    116,131 miles
    Test number
    320922025478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 LDV

Does V8 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 LDV expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 LDV?
The MOT on V8 LDV expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 LDV done?
V8 LDV was recorded at 195,289 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 3,971 miles a year.
Has V8 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LDV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2011.
Has the mileage on V8 LDV 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 LDV find?
V8 LDV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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