Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
Y8 GHFMOT history
Y8 GHF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 177,345 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,011 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 GHF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 GHF was last recorded at 177,345 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 May 2008: 12,837 miles, lower than 116,941 miles on 29 May 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 176,809 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 536 miles
- Average per year
- 4,011 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,345 miles
- 2025 – 176,809 miles
- 2024 – 175,959 miles
- 2023 – 174,097 miles
- 2022 – 171,625 miles
- 2021 – 170,747 miles
- 2020 – 166,383 miles
- 2019 – 164,105 miles
- 2018 – 163,477 miles
- 2013 – 161,704 miles
- 2012 – 159,612 miles
- 2011 – 155,247 miles
- 2010 – 149,102 miles
- 2009 – 137,484 miles
- 2008 – 12,837 miles
- 2007 – 116,941 miles
- 2006 – 95,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,345 miles
- AdvisoryUnderbody structure/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
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.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,345 miles (+536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 177,345 miles
- Test number
- 755959474252
- AdvisoryUnderbody structure/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Pass176,809 miles (+850)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 176,809 miles
- Test number
- 536859595852
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass175,959 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 175,959 miles
- Test number
- 607617909120
- AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
Pass174,097 miles (+2,472)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 174,097 miles
- Test number
- 175877316030
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass171,625 miles (+878)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 171,625 miles
- Test number
- 198721096403
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes have corrosion
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass170,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 170,747 miles
- Test number
- 983419238351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,747 miles (+4,364)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,747 miles
- Test number
- 940177487249
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass166,383 miles (+2,278)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2021
- Odometer
- 166,383 miles
- Test number
- 719991117922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,105 miles (+628)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2020
- Odometer
- 164,105 miles
- Test number
- 724132112728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,477 miles (+1,773)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 163,477 miles
- Test number
- 313904647038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,704 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 161,704 miles
- Test number
- 318469543201
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail161,703 miles (+2,091)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,703 miles
- Test number
- 948389543272
- DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass159,612 miles (+4,365)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 159,612 miles
- Test number
- 635517262186
- NoteRear prop shaft missing
Pass155,247 miles (+6,145)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 155,247 miles
- Test number
- 207424361452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,102 miles (+11,618)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 149,102 miles
- Test number
- 162679850136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,484 miles (+124,647)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 137,484 miles
- Test number
- 790132049199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSlight damage to the front number plate.
Pass12,837 miles (-104,104)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 12,837 miles
- Test number
- 284714848130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteN/s/r reflector cracked
Pass116,941 miles (+21,333)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 116,941 miles
- Test number
- 180159247128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 95,608 miles
- Test number
- 894378436181
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about Y8 GHF
- Does Y8 GHF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 GHF is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 GHF?
- The MOT on Y8 GHF is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 GHF done?
- Y8 GHF was recorded at 177,345 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
- Has Y8 GHF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 GHF has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y8 GHF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y8 GHF find?
- Y8 GHF passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody structure/ chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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