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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

X8 AOLMOT history

X8 AOL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 46,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

X8 AOL red 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,253 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 AOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 AOL was last recorded at 46,253 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 6,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,028 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,225 miles
Average per year
4,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,253 miles
  • 2025 – 40,028 miles
  • 2024 – 40,004 miles
  • 2023 – 38,569 miles
  • 2021 – 31,127 miles
  • 2020 – 23,693 miles
  • 2019 – 16,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,253 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,253 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,253 miles
    Test number
    458347881446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,028 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,028 miles
    Test number
    918975404999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,004 miles (+1,435)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    964923523416
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  4. Pass38,569 miles (+7,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    246821174467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass31,127 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    483889150097
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail31,127 miles (+7,434)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    112931479434
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass23,693 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    23,693 miles
    Test number
    968391708397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,443 miles
    Test number
    285130816532
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Questions about X8 AOL

Does X8 AOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 AOL is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 AOL?
The MOT on X8 AOL is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 AOL done?
X8 AOL was recorded at 46,253 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,345 miles a year.
Has X8 AOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 AOL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 AOL 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 X8 AOL find?
X8 AOL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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