Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
Y8 LTTMOT history
Y8 LTT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 135,203 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,874 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 LTT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 LTT was last recorded at 135,203 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,938 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,265 miles
- Average per year
- 5,874 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,203 miles
- 2025 – 129,938 miles
- 2024 – 122,476 miles
- 2023 – 118,623 miles
- 2022 – 115,971 miles
- 2021 – 112,423 miles
- 2020 – 109,373 miles
- 2019 – 106,382 miles
- 2018 – 102,344 miles
- 2017 – 96,129 miles
- 2016 – 91,115 miles
- 2015 – 86,791 miles
- 2014 – 79,851 miles
- 2013 – 70,270 miles
- 2012 – 62,712 miles
- 2011 – 55,375 miles
- 2010 – 47,001 miles
- 2009 – 36,255 miles
- 2008 – 25,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,203 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front oil leak from hub
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 135,203 miles
- Test number
- 824487232347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,203 miles (+5,265)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,203 miles
- Test number
- 476754058495
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass129,938 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 129,938 miles
- Test number
- 434818052591
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail129,937 miles (+7,461)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,937 miles
- Test number
- 816257381865
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,476 miles (+3,853)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 122,476 miles
- Test number
- 145590090586
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside - offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside - offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside - offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,623 miles (+2,652)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 118,623 miles
- Test number
- 502991607360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,971 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 115,971 miles
- Test number
- 452370455944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,969 miles (+3,546)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,969 miles
- Test number
- 457859075288
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn also leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear cross member support (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass112,423 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 112,423 miles
- Test number
- 592252784886
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front oil leak from hub
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail112,411 miles (+3,038)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,411 miles
- Test number
- 904064231955
- MajorOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front oil leak from hub
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat back will not lock
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose not secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak from hub
Pass109,373 miles (+8)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 109,373 miles
- Test number
- 605920359610
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral both central exhaust flanges deteriorated/corroded but not leaking
- AdvisoryFront Outer both axle hubs leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail109,365 miles (+2,983)2 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,365 miles
- Test number
- 895065929391
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth rubber split (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high + insecure (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral both central exhaust flanges deteriorated/corroded but not leaking
- AdvisoryFront Outer both axle hubs leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass106,382 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 106,382 miles
- Test number
- 700355492810
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside front hub
Fail106,382 miles (+4,038)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,382 miles
- Test number
- 440267173295
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside front hub
Pass102,344 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 102,344 miles
- Test number
- 395139663843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight oil leak from hub
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail102,344 miles (+6,215)2 dangerous7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,344 miles
- Test number
- 848308632604
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure rear mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight oil leak from hub
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass96,129 miles (+5,014)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 96,129 miles
- Test number
- 653663526693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak nearside front hub
Pass91,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,115 miles
- Test number
- 446014275227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,115 miles (+4,324)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,115 miles
- Test number
- 710377487952
- FailureOffside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
Pass86,791 miles (+6,940)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 86,791 miles
- Test number
- 648915535167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,851 miles (+9,581)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,851 miles
- Test number
- 896702734167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,270 miles (+702)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 70,270 miles
- Test number
- 379425753104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,568 miles (+6,856)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 69,568 miles
- Test number
- 185587113445
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront diff oil leak
- NoteN/S and O/S side step are rotton
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,712 miles (+12)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 62,712 miles
- Test number
- 466504812015
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/S/F swivel leeking
Fail62,700 miles (+7,325)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,700 miles
- Test number
- 945270112010
- DangerousRear step loose
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Note1.5ltr engine oil top up 5/40 multi v
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/S/F swivel leeking
Pass55,375 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 55,375 miles
- Test number
- 118899811453
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/S/R child seat fitted.
Fail55,375 miles (+8,374)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,375 miles
- Test number
- 138289611081
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/S/R child seat fitted.
Pass47,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 47,001 miles
- Test number
- 952351120055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,001 miles (+10,746)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,001 miles
- Test number
- 112081420027
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass36,255 miles (+10,343)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 36,255 miles
- Test number
- 474502819053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 25,912 miles
- Test number
- 221639308071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 LTT
- Does Y8 LTT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LTT is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 LTT?
- The MOT on Y8 LTT is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 LTT done?
- Y8 LTT was recorded at 135,203 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
- Has Y8 LTT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 LTT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 LTT 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 LTT find?
- Y8 LTT passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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