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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

V8 MUDMOT history

V8 MUD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V8 MUD 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,040 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MUD was last recorded at 80,040 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2011: 57,715 miles, lower than 534,345 miles on 2 Mar 2010.

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
79,805 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
2,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,040 miles
  • 2025 – 79,805 miles
  • 2023 – 79,798 miles
  • 2022 – 79,650 miles
  • 2021 – 79,321 miles
  • 2019 – 78,679 miles
  • 2018 – 78,105 miles
  • 2016 – 77,304 miles
  • 2015 – 76,395 miles
  • 2014 – 71,448 miles
  • 2013 – 66,562 miles
  • 2012 – 61,853 miles
  • 2011 – 57,715 miles
  • 2010 – 534,345 miles
  • 2009 – 48,875 miles
  • 2008 – 40,283 miles
  • 2007 – 33,102 miles
  • 2006 – 25,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,040 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Spare no plates with vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,040 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,040 miles
    Test number
    858095274004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,805 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    776607627910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,798 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    783921132008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,650 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    295364749676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,321 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    232828054024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,679 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,679 miles
    Test number
    194967111108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    728435396430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,105 miles (+801)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    902393121172
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass77,304 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    879376248811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,395 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    926318661552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySpare no plates with vehicle

  11. Fail76,317 miles (+4,869)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,317 miles
    Test number
    854113617046
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySpare no plates with vehicle

  12. Pass71,448 miles (+4,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    365149194084
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass66,562 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    798980263006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,853 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    978030462054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,715 miles (-476,630)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    806957951006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass534,345 miles (+485,470)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    534,345 miles
    Test number
    732961760041
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNs front door mirror very slight crack
    • NoteNs/os rear tyres very slightly perishing

  17. Pass48,875 miles (+8,592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,875 miles
    Test number
    220178229076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,283 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,283 miles
    Test number
    814254248071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,102 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,102 miles
    Test number
    784356747052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    680245746020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 MUD

Does V8 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MUD is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 MUD?
The MOT on V8 MUD is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 MUD done?
V8 MUD was recorded at 80,040 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,649 miles a year.
Has V8 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MUD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2018.
Has the mileage on V8 MUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 MUD find?
V8 MUD passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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