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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

X8 MTSMOT history

X8 MTS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 29,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

X8 MTS black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
29,028 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MTS was last recorded at 29,028 miles on 18 May 2026, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,146 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
882 miles
Average per year
2,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,028 miles
  • 2025 – 28,146 miles
  • 2024 – 26,227 miles
  • 2023 – 22,155 miles
  • 2022 – 20,476 miles
  • 2020 – 17,203 miles
  • 2019 – 14,399 miles
  • 2018 – 10,420 miles
  • 2017 – 8,729 miles
  • 2016 – 7,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,028 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,028 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    374300612257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass28,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    28,146 miles
    Test number
    509069904675
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail28,146 miles (+1,919)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,146 miles
    Test number
    642005507188
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass26,227 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,227 miles
    Test number
    210785330795
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass22,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    22,155 miles
    Test number
    834258482208
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along o/s chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail22,155 miles (+1,679)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,155 miles
    Test number
    622659707048
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along o/s chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass20,476 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    551535923611
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail20,476 miles (+3,273)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    245939464022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass17,203 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,203 miles
    Test number
    450351164443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    14,399 miles
    Test number
    807652610072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,399 miles (+3,979)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,399 miles
    Test number
    364968941400
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass10,420 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    10,420 miles
    Test number
    228635950488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,729 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    8,729 miles
    Test number
    483796603598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    7,507 miles
    Test number
    674539875776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 MTS

Does X8 MTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MTS is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MTS?
The MOT on X8 MTS is valid until 21 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 MTS done?
X8 MTS was recorded at 29,028 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,213 miles a year.
Has X8 MTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MTS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 MTS 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 MTS find?
X8 MTS passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall.

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