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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

V8 NFUMOT history

V8 NFU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

V8 NFU 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 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
43,630 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 NFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 NFU was last recorded at 43,630 miles on 8 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2022: 43,630 miles, lower than 94,874 miles on 18 Feb 2021.

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
94,874 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Average per year
1,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,630 miles
  • 2021 – 94,874 miles
  • 2020 – 87,433 miles
  • 2019 – 79,822 miles
  • 2018 – 71,151 miles
  • 2017 – 61,158 miles
  • 2016 – 60,895 miles
  • 2015 – 55,868 miles
  • 2014 – 50,197 miles
  • 2013 – 42,598 miles
  • 2012 – 36,369 miles
  • 2011 – 28,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,630 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,630 miles (-51,244)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    928492235789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    163136660826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,874 miles (+7,441)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    380985540969
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass87,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    452908665335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,433 miles (+7,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    514105654229
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass79,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    272580178378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,822 miles (+8,671)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    892208810136
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,151 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,151 miles
    Test number
    462898552351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    671904488364
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Fail61,158 miles (+263)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    380710766703
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass60,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    823509773349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,895 miles (+5,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    103117026472
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass55,868 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    145536328391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    478364974244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail50,197 miles (+7,599)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    167204074212
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,598 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,598 miles
    Test number
    415529853259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,369 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    915848552216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,818 miles
    Test number
    318875241454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 NFU

Does V8 NFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 NFU expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 NFU?
The MOT on V8 NFU expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 NFU done?
V8 NFU was recorded at 43,630 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 1,324 miles a year.
Has V8 NFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 NFU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 NFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 NFU find?
V8 NFU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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