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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

V8 LWRMOT history

V8 LWR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

V8 LWR green 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 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,145 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LWR
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
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LWR was last recorded at 133,145 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,135 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,145 miles
  • 2025 – 133,135 miles
  • 2024 – 131,542 miles
  • 2023 – 130,682 miles
  • 2022 – 127,061 miles
  • 2021 – 121,088 miles
  • 2020 – 114,962 miles
  • 2019 – 109,649 miles
  • 2018 – 104,913 miles
  • 2017 – 98,031 miles
  • 2016 – 93,730 miles
  • 2015 – 85,539 miles
  • 2014 – 74,567 miles
  • 2013 – 64,216 miles
  • 2012 – 62,752 miles
  • 2011 – 52,807 miles
  • 2010 – 44,759 miles
  • 2009 – 38,327 miles
  • 2007 – 30,961 miles
  • 2006 – 23,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,145 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,145 miles
    Test number
    191933116550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,135 miles (+1,593)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,135 miles
    Test number
    221714285842
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust manifold to egr pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel in hand brake leaver but lockes at the top

  3. Pass131,542 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,542 miles
    Test number
    695200093772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail131,541 miles (+859)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,541 miles
    Test number
    278774061356
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass130,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    363826856056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR CHASSI CORRODED

  6. Fail130,682 miles (+3,621)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    110248103655
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR CHASSI CORRODED

  7. Pass127,061 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    663187810017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,058 miles (+5,970)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,058 miles
    Test number
    915195631734
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass121,088 miles (+6,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,088 miles
    Test number
    697716352307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  10. Pass114,962 miles (+59)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    936582355680
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail114,903 miles (+5,254)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    837732319782
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Windscreen washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass109,649 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,649 miles
    Test number
    338833459918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,913 miles (+6,882)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    992091405395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass98,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,031 miles
    Test number
    301716596219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,031 miles (+4,301)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,031 miles
    Test number
    751720878850
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass93,730 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    216991943352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,539 miles (+10,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    935272550561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed and requires repair or adjustment

  18. Pass74,567 miles (+10,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    365195764457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass64,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    529697763213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,216 miles (+1,464)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    157446863222
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass62,752 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,752 miles
    Test number
    649949792115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,807 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    695802301208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,759 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,759 miles
    Test number
    244114810210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass44,759 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,759 miles
    Test number
    431904110212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,327 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,327 miles
    Test number
    942834949233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,961 miles
    Test number
    570165137232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,961 miles (+7,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,961 miles
    Test number
    744565737299
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass23,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,594 miles
    Test number
    402970936277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,594 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,594 miles
    Test number
    842899826220
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about V8 LWR

Does V8 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LWR is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LWR?
The MOT on V8 LWR is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LWR done?
V8 LWR was recorded at 133,145 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has V8 LWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LWR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 LWR 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 LWR find?
V8 LWR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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