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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V8 NRYMOT history

V8 NRY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V8 NRY blue 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 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,515 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 NRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 NRY was last recorded at 104,515 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,435 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
1,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,515 miles
  • 2025 – 104,435 miles
  • 2024 – 103,800 miles
  • 2022 – 102,933 miles
  • 2021 – 102,085 miles
  • 2020 – 100,730 miles
  • 2019 – 98,744 miles
  • 2018 – 96,492 miles
  • 2017 – 95,403 miles
  • 2016 – 94,554 miles
  • 2015 – 93,431 miles
  • 2014 – 92,978 miles
  • 2013 – 92,512 miles
  • 2012 – 91,495 miles
  • 2011 – 89,870 miles
  • 2010 – 88,104 miles
  • 2009 – 86,354 miles
  • 2008 – 83,711 miles
  • 2007 – 78,521 miles
  • 2006 – 72,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,515 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.

  • Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,515 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,515 miles
    Test number
    742747255672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,435 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,435 miles
    Test number
    192708795613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,800 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,800 miles
    Test number
    374785465546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,933 miles (+848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    752784307131
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  5. Pass102,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    616414648442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,085 miles (+1,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    542658863995
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass100,730 miles (+1,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,730 miles
    Test number
    493640023225
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass98,744 miles (+2,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,744 miles
    Test number
    776758881692
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  9. Pass96,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,492 miles
    Test number
    169596049968
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  10. Fail96,492 miles (+1,089)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,492 miles
    Test number
    641739107424
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  11. Pass95,403 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    187719464841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,401 miles (+847)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,401 miles
    Test number
    612273124284
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass94,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,554 miles
    Test number
    727464145181
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear joint worn
  14. Fail94,554 miles (+1,123)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,554 miles
    Test number
    408045043701
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear joint worn
  15. Pass93,431 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    529575851463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,978 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,978 miles
    Test number
    355598854255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,512 miles (+1,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,512 miles
    Test number
    777398743243
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass91,495 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    308658462400
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass89,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    339311771212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,870 miles (+1,766)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    538160371220
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass88,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    542360970222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,104 miles (+1,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    682208760243
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass86,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,354 miles
    Test number
    131087859286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Fail86,354 miles (+2,643)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,354 miles
    Test number
    673197559226
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  25. Pass83,711 miles (+5,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,711 miles
    Test number
    684205158245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass78,521 miles (+6,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,521 miles
    Test number
    303287447404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass72,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    791442766248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 NRY

Does V8 NRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 NRY is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 NRY?
The MOT on V8 NRY is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 NRY done?
V8 NRY was recorded at 104,515 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,653 miles a year.
Has V8 NRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 NRY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 NRY 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 NRY find?
V8 NRY passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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