Land Rover Defender
Multi-colour · Diesel · 2011 · 2,395 cc
V8 PBTMOT history
V8 PBT is a multi-colour diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Feb 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 202,424 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 202,424 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 PBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 14 Feb 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 PBT was last recorded at 202,424 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 202,330 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 94 miles
- Average per year
- 12,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 202,424 miles
- 2024 – 193,770 miles
- 2023 – 191,623 miles
- 2021 – 183,959 miles
- 2019 – 171,728 miles
- 2018 – 147,247 miles
- 2017 – 124,200 miles
- 2016 – 105,435 miles
- 2015 – 85,802 miles
- 2014 – 60,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,424 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner brake master cylinder area wet with fluid but not leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,424 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 202,424 miles
- Test number
- 745333305148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,330 miles (+8,560)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,330 miles
- Test number
- 999387492455
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass193,770 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 193,770 miles
- Test number
- 893197682863
- AdvisoryFront bull bar not fully mounted
Pass191,623 miles (+7,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 191,623 miles
- Test number
- 201361194227
- AdvisorySuspension modified
Pass183,959 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 183,959 miles
- Test number
- 954897244624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake master cylinder area wet with fluid but not leaking
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail183,955 miles (+12,227)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,955 miles
- Test number
- 698921890952
- DangerousCentral Rear Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake master cylinder area wet with fluid but not leaking
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass171,728 miles (+24,481)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 171,728 miles
- Test number
- 946569434998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,247 miles (+23,047)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 147,247 miles
- Test number
- 909049344826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,200 miles (+18,765)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 124,200 miles
- Test number
- 139540173104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,435 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 105,435 miles
- Test number
- 512651804549
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail105,435 miles (+19,633)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,435 miles
- Test number
- 850190304787
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,802 miles (+15,813)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 85,802 miles
- Test number
- 785504914975
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play steering damper bushes
Pass69,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 69,989 miles
- Test number
- 638400825020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,988 miles (+9,356)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,988 miles
- Test number
- 137100625456
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass60,632 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 60,632 miles
- Test number
- 257539224029
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteWindscreen cracked at n/s not affecting drivers view
Fail60,632 miles3 dangerous4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,632 miles
- Test number
- 429388024022
- DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteWindscreen cracked at n/s not affecting drivers view
Questions about V8 PBT
- Does V8 PBT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 PBT expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 PBT?
- The MOT on V8 PBT expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 PBT done?
- V8 PBT was recorded at 202,424 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 12,366 miles a year.
- Has V8 PBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 PBT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 PBT 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 PBT find?
- V8 PBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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