Land Rover Defender
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,000 cc
V8 TSUMOT history
V8 TSU is a black petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 173,139 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 TSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 TSU was last recorded at 173,139 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,135 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,139 miles
- 2024 – 172,262 miles
- 2023 – 171,839 miles
- 2022 – 171,385 miles
- 2020 – 170,993 miles
- 2018 – 170,838 miles
- 2017 – 170,592 miles
- 2015 – 158,695 miles
- 2014 – 134,190 miles
- 2013 – 117,248 miles
- 2012 – 94,814 miles
- 2011 – 54,731 miles
- 2010 – 38,234 miles
- 2009 – 35,080 miles
- 2008 – 25,395 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,139 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,139 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 173,139 miles
- Test number
- 689878177397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,135 miles (+873)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,135 miles
- Test number
- 756048983826
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Steering shock absorber connection to drag link has play.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column switches loose but operate correctly.
Pass172,262 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 172,262 miles
- Test number
- 220270885525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,256 miles (+417)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,256 miles
- Test number
- 135078147929
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass171,839 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 171,839 miles
- Test number
- 555154923476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,826 miles (+441)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,826 miles
- Test number
- 480586086506
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,385 miles (+392)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 171,385 miles
- Test number
- 816054370301
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass170,993 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 170,993 miles
- Test number
- 545774224318
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService and parking brake efficiency just met adjustment or repair may be required
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail170,990 miles (+152)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,990 miles
- Test number
- 967091308533
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService and parking brake efficiency just met adjustment or repair may be required
Pass170,838 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 170,838 miles
- Test number
- 947843264951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,592 miles (+11,897)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 170,592 miles
- Test number
- 469676313597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 158,695 miles
- Test number
- 736935665006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,693 miles (+24,503)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,693 miles
- Test number
- 915015065044
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,190 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 134,190 miles
- Test number
- 538095064035
- AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail134,188 miles (+16,940)13 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,188 miles
- Test number
- 697094164048
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass117,248 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 117,248 miles
- Test number
- 236244663002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,246 miles (+22,432)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,246 miles
- Test number
- 646533063008
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
- FailureLower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront of rear prop shaft u\j worn
Pass94,814 miles (+40,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 94,814 miles
- Test number
- 779649462000
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 54,731 miles
- Test number
- 146973511030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,731 miles (+26,497)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,731 miles
- Test number
- 285913211071
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass38,234 miles (+3,154)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 38,234 miles
- Test number
- 980446620098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,080 miles (+9,685)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 35,080 miles
- Test number
- 901968719156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 25,395 miles
- Test number
- 244526368059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,395 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,395 miles
- Test number
- 853176668093
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about V8 TSU
- Does V8 TSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 TSU expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 TSU?
- The MOT on V8 TSU expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 TSU done?
- V8 TSU was recorded at 173,139 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
- Has V8 TSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 TSU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 TSU 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 TSU find?
- V8 TSU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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