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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

X8 GPSMOT history

X8 GPS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

X8 GPS 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
123,915 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 GPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 GPS was last recorded at 123,915 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,813 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
6,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,915 miles
  • 2025 – 120,813 miles
  • 2024 – 114,620 miles
  • 2023 – 110,882 miles
  • 2022 – 105,394 miles
  • 2021 – 99,926 miles
  • 2020 – 98,731 miles
  • 2019 – 93,016 miles
  • 2018 – 88,147 miles
  • 2017 – 79,493 miles
  • 2016 – 68,788 miles
  • 2015 – 59,629 miles
  • 2014 – 49,889 miles
  • 2013 – 39,586 miles
  • 2012 – 27,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,915 miles
  • AdvisoryAll track rod ends, ball joint dust covers starting to split.
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded.
  • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bushes starting to split.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has ply in it.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,915 miles (+3,102)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,915 miles
    Test number
    880887259960
    • AdvisoryAll track rod ends, ball joint dust covers starting to split.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bushes starting to split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has ply in it.

  2. Pass120,813 miles (+6,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    179187404755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,620 miles (+3,738)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,620 miles
    Test number
    127351797169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily under sealed

  4. Pass110,882 miles (+5,488)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,882 miles
    Test number
    740407655264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spilt and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily under sealed

  5. Pass105,394 miles (+5,468)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    309361597566
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,926 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    412998159158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    101283959932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,731 miles (+5,715)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    843763996661
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    851085433759
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail93,016 miles (+4,869)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    671709773850
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,147 miles (+8,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    628019766704
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass79,493 miles (+10,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,493 miles
    Test number
    570457906258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock bushes worn (2.7.4)

  13. Pass68,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,788 miles
    Test number
    597567463507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,788 miles (+9,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,788 miles
    Test number
    326362534116
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass59,629 miles (+9,740)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,629 miles
    Test number
    646928515107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    907038314131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,668 miles (+10,082)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,668 miles
    Test number
    935688114128
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,586 miles (+11,591)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,586 miles
    Test number
    227908723462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Note1)nearside rear tyre has had a repair plug in inner sidewall.

  19. Pass27,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,995 miles
    Test number
    146011732135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 GPS

Does X8 GPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 GPS is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 GPS?
The MOT on X8 GPS is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 GPS done?
X8 GPS was recorded at 123,915 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,876 miles a year.
Has X8 GPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 GPS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2020.
Has the mileage on X8 GPS 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 GPS find?
X8 GPS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: all track rod ends, ball joint dust covers starting to split.; front brake discs worn and corroded.; front shock absorber lower bushes starting to split., and 4 more.

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