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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

X8 OARMOT history

X8 OAR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

X8 OAR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
52,978 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 OAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 OAR was last recorded at 52,978 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,899 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
1,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,978 miles
  • 2025 – 51,899 miles
  • 2024 – 50,354 miles
  • 2023 – 48,950 miles
  • 2022 – 47,863 miles
  • 2021 – 47,323 miles
  • 2020 – 46,771 miles
  • 2019 – 45,944 miles
  • 2018 – 45,086 miles
  • 2017 – 44,267 miles
  • 2016 – 43,421 miles
  • 2015 – 42,682 miles
  • 2014 – 41,398 miles
  • 2013 – 40,355 miles
  • 2012 – 38,422 miles
  • 2011 – 37,542 miles
  • 2009 – 34,709 miles
  • 2008 – 33,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,978 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chrome ball seal leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chrome ball seal leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Under body under sealed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear fog lamp switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,978 miles (+1,079)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    948769747823
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chrome ball seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chrome ball seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,899 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    193916321768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass50,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    223023496586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  4. Fail50,354 miles (+1,404)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    481527249686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  5. Pass48,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    121848768782
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  6. Fail48,950 miles (+1,087)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,950 miles
    Test number
    515006820652
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  7. Pass47,863 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,863 miles
    Test number
    380648005938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail47,860 miles (+537)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    234399678106
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    386104830441
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  10. Fail47,323 miles (+552)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    830086408827
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  11. Pass46,771 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,771 miles
    Test number
    925329341448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail46,768 miles (+824)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    429084775068
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not move (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,944 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    774938809951
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY BOTH

  14. Pass45,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,086 miles
    Test number
    138492464267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,085 miles (+818)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    630941850714
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  16. Pass44,267 miles (+846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,267 miles
    Test number
    150610840287
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass43,421 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    776996308377
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass42,682 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,682 miles
    Test number
    738122625075
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass41,398 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,398 miles
    Test number
    989873224084
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass40,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    546891933002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail40,355 miles (+1,933)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    828771633076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass38,422 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    735670622051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,542 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    858591321055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,709 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    601327049273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    834190228221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 OAR

Does X8 OAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 OAR is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 OAR?
The MOT on X8 OAR is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 OAR done?
X8 OAR was recorded at 52,978 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,110 miles a year.
Has X8 OAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 OAR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 OAR 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 OAR find?
X8 OAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front chrome ball seal leaking, and 4 more.

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