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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,528 cc

V8 NATMOT history

V8 NAT is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

V8 NAT blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
89,939 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2019
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 NAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 NAT was last recorded at 89,939 miles on 20 Nov 2019, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,556 miles · 16 Nov 2018
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 89,939 miles
  • 2018 – 89,556 miles
  • 2013 – 85,910 miles
  • 2012 – 84,740 miles
  • 2011 – 82,219 miles
  • 2010 – 71,162 miles
  • 2009 – 59,531 miles
  • 2008 – 52,142 miles
  • 2007 – 45,284 miles
  • 2006 – 40,555 miles
  • 2005 – 33,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc's. inboard side's rusting.

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.

  • Reverse light not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    253717448689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc's. inboard side's rusting.

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    407794408775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has surface cracking on outer wall of tyre.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusting on inboard sides
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have surface cracking through tread areas.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  3. FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    692034325411
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has surface cracking on outer wall of tyre.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusting on inboard sides
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have surface cracking through tread areas.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    877262949640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have light surface cracking through tread areas.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    863674358484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly damp.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has surface cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front and offside rear tyres have surface cracking.

  6. FailMileage not read1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    671666158392
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly damp.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has surface cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front and offside rear tyres have surface cracking.

  7. Pass89,939 miles (+383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    395229300638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth off side front and offside rear and nearside rear tyre have surface cracking.

  8. Pass89,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,556 miles
    Test number
    822281880450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    740341062805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres - sidewalls starting to deteriorate

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287776624489
    • AdvisoryBoth offside tyres - outer sidewalls deteriorated badly
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre - inner sidewall deteriorated badly

  11. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295628418665
    • AdvisorySide wall deteriorating off side front and rear
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    128928804354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248748304338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  14. Pass85,910 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    318010613359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,740 miles
    Test number
    988766482293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,740 miles (+2,521)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,740 miles
    Test number
    888224682217
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass82,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    125925001375
    • NoteSTEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

  18. Fail82,219 miles (+11,057)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    267467391276
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSTEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

  19. Pass71,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,162 miles
    Test number
    642079800316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,162 miles (+11,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,162 miles
    Test number
    603597600394
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,531 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    442507799119
    • NoteEngine bay misting in oil
    • NoteFront hub swivels misting in oil
    • NoteFront num plate cracked
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  22. Fail59,531 miles (+7,389)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    680757099197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine bay misting in oil
    • NoteFront hub swivels misting in oil
    • NoteFront num plate cracked
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  23. Pass52,142 miles (+6,858)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    300532568231
    • NoteFront num plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  24. Pass45,284 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    790621177246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,555 miles (+6,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,555 miles
    Test number
    901440876214
    • Note1, CHIP IN ZONE A ON LIMIT OF W/SCREEN.

  26. Pass33,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    883187815225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 NAT

Does V8 NAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 NAT expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 NAT?
The MOT on V8 NAT expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 NAT done?
V8 NAT was recorded at 89,939 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2019, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has V8 NAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 NAT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 NAT 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 NAT find?
V8 NAT passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking.; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has light surface cracking., and 2 more.

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