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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

X8 NMSMOT history

X8 NMS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

X8 NMS silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,345 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 NMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 NMS was last recorded at 111,345 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,624 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,721 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,345 miles
  • 2024 – 105,624 miles
  • 2023 – 100,946 miles
  • 2022 – 96,554 miles
  • 2021 – 91,174 miles
  • 2020 – 82,368 miles
  • 2019 – 79,913 miles
  • 2018 – 76,676 miles
  • 2017 – 74,382 miles
  • 2016 – 72,682 miles
  • 2015 – 69,290 miles
  • 2014 – 63,977 miles
  • 2013 – 55,797 miles
  • 2012 – 47,858 miles
  • 2011 – 37,491 miles
  • 2010 – 33,526 miles
  • 2009 – 28,920 miles
  • 2008 – 24,167 miles
  • 2007 – 19,325 miles
  • 2006 – 15,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel swivel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,345 miles (+5,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    511724682602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel swivel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,624 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,624 miles
    Test number
    953326737090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    900001256582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,946 miles (+4,392)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    523400650566
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,554 miles
    Test number
    527114794789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail96,554 miles (+5,380)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,554 miles
    Test number
    717624980413
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,174 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    819944921454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    301921678405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,368 miles (+2,455)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    524126944214
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass79,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    203851092950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,913 miles (+3,237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    444241440173
    • Repaired at testPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass76,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,676 miles
    Test number
    724630327930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail76,676 miles (+2,294)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,676 miles
    Test number
    282821314186
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    340983093007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,382 miles (+1,700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    219485445251
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,682 miles (+3,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,682 miles
    Test number
    832442514746
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,290 miles
    Test number
    519326073338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,290 miles (+5,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,290 miles
    Test number
    792192255248
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass63,977 miles (+8,180)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,977 miles
    Test number
    258743004380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front hub seal has a slight leak of oil

  20. Pass55,797 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    108507113327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,858 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    928175422349
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  22. Fail47,846 miles (+10,355)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,846 miles
    Test number
    878784122353
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  23. Pass37,491 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,491 miles
    Test number
    869756831355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,526 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,526 miles
    Test number
    321662330453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass28,920 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    820299889218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,167 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,167 miles
    Test number
    332491808361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,325 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    850471597233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,351 miles
    Test number
    740648296262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 NMS

Does X8 NMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 NMS is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 NMS?
The MOT on X8 NMS is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 NMS done?
X8 NMS was recorded at 111,345 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has X8 NMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 NMS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 NMS 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 NMS find?
X8 NMS passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm; offside front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel swivel; offside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm, and 1 more.

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