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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

X8 HUEMOT history

X8 HUE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

X8 HUE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,114 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 HUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 HUE was last recorded at 48,114 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,865 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,249 miles
Average per year
3,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,114 miles
  • 2024 – 43,865 miles
  • 2023 – 40,729 miles
  • 2022 – 38,140 miles
  • 2021 – 35,396 miles
  • 2020 – 31,340 miles
  • 2019 – 28,104 miles
  • 2018 – 23,798 miles
  • 2017 – 20,314 miles
  • 2016 – 17,629 miles
  • 2015 – 12,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,114 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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine cover fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,114 miles (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    638402645057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,865 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,865 miles
    Test number
    119271655797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,729 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,729 miles
    Test number
    993064950418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,140 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    167875128449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,396 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    527160925182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,340 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,340 miles
    Test number
    140049401809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,104 miles (+4,306)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,104 miles
    Test number
    457365044567
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
  8. Pass23,798 miles (+3,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,798 miles
    Test number
    194213791009
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
  9. Pass20,314 miles (+2,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    603110603347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracks in brake pad lining
  10. Pass17,629 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,629 miles
    Test number
    674952946170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,906 miles
    Test number
    147367475246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 HUE

Does X8 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 HUE is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 HUE?
The MOT on X8 HUE is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 HUE done?
X8 HUE was recorded at 48,114 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,449 miles a year.
Has X8 HUE ever failed its MOT?
No. X8 HUE has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on X8 HUE 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 HUE find?
X8 HUE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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