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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

Y8 HUMMOT history

Y8 HUM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 263,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

Y8 HUM green 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 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
263,702 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 HUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 HUM was last recorded at 263,702 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 4,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
259,545 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,157 miles
Average per year
9,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 263,702 miles
  • 2024 – 259,545 miles
  • 2022 – 246,545 miles
  • 2021 – 231,010 miles
  • 2020 – 213,044 miles
  • 2019 – 191,012 miles
  • 2018 – 171,522 miles
  • 2017 – 153,120 miles
  • 2016 – 133,741 miles
  • 2015 – 119,330 miles
  • 2014 – 117,963 miles
  • 2013 – 117,118 miles
  • 2012 – 113,873 miles
  • 2011 – 108,449 miles
  • 2010 – 103,510 miles
  • 2009 – 97,863 miles
  • 2008 – 91,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,702 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,702 miles (+4,157)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    263,702 miles
    Test number
    991238724102
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass259,545 miles (+13,000)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    259,545 miles
    Test number
    119038148599
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass246,545 miles (+15,535)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    246,545 miles
    Test number
    797381500451
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass231,010 miles (+17,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    231,010 miles
    Test number
    166151122087
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass213,044 miles (+22,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    213,044 miles
    Test number
    621212735267
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Pass191,012 miles (+19,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,012 miles
    Test number
    888279916464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass171,522 miles (+18,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,522 miles
    Test number
    648072278468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass153,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    206045519163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,120 miles (+19,379)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    747915994065
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  10. Pass133,741 miles (+14,411)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,741 miles
    Test number
    760651350746
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip pad worn
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass119,330 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,330 miles
    Test number
    428713500640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,963 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,963 miles
    Test number
    479566314380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,118 miles (+3,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,118 miles
    Test number
    328960833350
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  14. Pass113,873 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,873 miles
    Test number
    639282832340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,353 miles (+4,904)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,353 miles
    Test number
    519444902161
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail
  16. Pass108,449 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,449 miles
    Test number
    149991001152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,510 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    240214400487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,863 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    683804109102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    660817308173
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y8 HUM

Does Y8 HUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 HUM is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 HUM?
The MOT on Y8 HUM is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 HUM done?
Y8 HUM was recorded at 263,702 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,827 miles a year.
Has Y8 HUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 HUM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on Y8 HUM 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 Y8 HUM find?
Y8 HUM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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