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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

X8 MVWMOT history

X8 MVW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 29,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

X8 MVW grey 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 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
29,969 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MVW was last recorded at 29,969 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,069 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
1,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,969 miles
  • 2024 – 29,069 miles
  • 2023 – 28,937 miles
  • 2022 – 25,764 miles
  • 2018 – 20,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,969 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,969 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    740883787370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    330703756417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail29,069 miles (+132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    477111679236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass28,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    28,937 miles
    Test number
    597367396786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail28,937 miles (+3,173)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,937 miles
    Test number
    804450755378
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass25,764 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    25,764 miles
    Test number
    230977089124
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail25,763 miles (+4,897)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,763 miles
    Test number
    558674253098
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass20,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,866 miles
    Test number
    716398607544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 MVW

Does X8 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MVW is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 MVW?
The MOT on X8 MVW is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MVW done?
X8 MVW was recorded at 29,969 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,299 miles a year.
Has X8 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MVW has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 MVW 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 MVW find?
X8 MVW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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