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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

X8 DRWMOT history

X8 DRW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

X8 DRW black 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,893 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 DRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 DRW was last recorded at 80,893 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,876 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,893 miles
  • 2025 – 76,521 miles
  • 2024 – 76,466 miles
  • 2023 – 68,590 miles
  • 2022 – 60,400 miles
  • 2021 – 54,568 miles
  • 2020 – 50,589 miles
  • 2019 – 48,483 miles
  • 2018 – 45,719 miles
  • 2017 – 42,458 miles
  • 2016 – 37,372 miles
  • 2015 – 33,113 miles
  • 2014 – 29,555 miles
  • 2013 – 26,746 miles
  • 2012 – 22,969 miles
  • 2011 – 14,522 miles
  • 2010 – 7,644 miles
  • 2009 – 4,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,893 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate is corroded and slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker/cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,893 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    630571230872
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate is corroded and slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker/cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail80,876 miles (+4,355)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    311115921460
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value=1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate is corroded and slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker/cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass76,521 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,521 miles
    Test number
    669302942618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,466 miles (+7,876)2 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    842773927456
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Rear part of front to rear brake pipe Including ferrule (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad retaining pin is missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to underside of vehicle (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber turret coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear lower, also retaining washers are corroded badly (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnable to continue with test procedure untill vehicle is cleaned due to underside being soiled heavily including wheel arches

  5. Pass68,590 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    307660301130
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock absorber mount rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail68,590 miles (+8,190)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    159507652569
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock absorber mount rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass60,400 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    153703498017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,400 miles (+5,832)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,400 miles
    Test number
    980289770529
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    693131486454
    • 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))

  10. Fail54,568 miles (+3,979)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    681247902562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  11. Pass50,589 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    970225780349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,483 miles (+2,764)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    949562940710
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,719 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    372404704993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail45,719 miles (+3,261)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    950157580411
    • Repaired at testCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass42,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    454404231049
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface cracks on sidewalls of all 4 tyres

  16. Fail42,458 miles (+5,086)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    593104712059
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface cracks on sidewalls of all 4 tyres

  17. Pass37,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    576607497418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,372 miles (+4,259)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    791352503861
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass33,113 miles (+3,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,113 miles
    Test number
    672957878928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight dampness on both front hubs

  20. Pass29,555 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,555 miles
    Test number
    789235264297
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail29,555 miles (+2,809)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,555 miles
    Test number
    347095764223
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail26,746 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    736292463255
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight dampness around o/s front hub

  23. Pass26,746 miles (+3,777)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    798282663298
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight dampness around o/s front hub

  24. Pass22,969 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,969 miles
    Test number
    318588962468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,522 miles (+6,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,522 miles
    Test number
    207315051255
    • NoteBoth front hubs slighty damp with oil

  26. Pass7,644 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    7,644 miles
    Test number
    994054340297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass4,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    4,939 miles
    Test number
    782564759296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 DRW

Does X8 DRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 DRW is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 DRW?
The MOT on X8 DRW is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 DRW done?
X8 DRW was recorded at 80,893 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,636 miles a year.
Has X8 DRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 DRW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 DRW 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 DRW find?
X8 DRW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps; offside rear brake disc backing plate is corroded and slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive rocker/cam cover, and 1 more.

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