Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
Y8 OHWMOT history
Y8 OHW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 89,301 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,575 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 OHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 OHW was last recorded at 89,301 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,301 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,575 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,301 miles
- 2024 – 86,508 miles
- 2023 – 84,430 miles
- 2022 – 82,440 miles
- 2021 – 80,508 miles
- 2020 – 78,594 miles
- 2019 – 75,566 miles
- 2018 – 62,998 miles
- 2017 – 59,810 miles
- 2016 – 54,291 miles
- 2015 – 49,659 miles
- 2014 – 42,907 miles
- 2013 – 37,283 miles
- 2012 – 29,676 miles
- 2011 – 21,713 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,301 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Suspension & brake components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,301 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 89,301 miles
- Test number
- 119475197134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,301 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,301 miles
- Test number
- 783210119666
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,508 miles (+2,078)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,508 miles
- Test number
- 380913525981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,430 miles (+1,990)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 84,430 miles
- Test number
- 259473888073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,440 miles (+1,932)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 82,440 miles
- Test number
- 330387135764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,508 miles (+1,914)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 80,508 miles
- Test number
- 685433339334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,594 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 78,594 miles
- Test number
- 726213987533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,566 miles
- Test number
- 817348610404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,566 miles (+12,568)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,566 miles
- Test number
- 266486922263
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass62,998 miles (+3,188)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 62,998 miles
- Test number
- 221492008039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,810 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,810 miles
- Test number
- 127931681978
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension & brake components corroded
Fail59,809 miles (+5,518)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,809 miles
- Test number
- 495677229168
- FailureCentral Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play from box, wheel end of bar (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension & brake components corroded
Pass54,291 miles (+4,632)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,291 miles
- Test number
- 614232516329
- AdvisoryEML lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,659 miles (+6,752)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,659 miles
- Test number
- 906446365119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass42,907 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 42,907 miles
- Test number
- 236659764103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,895 miles (+5,612)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,895 miles
- Test number
- 198837364175
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass37,283 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,283 miles
- Test number
- 709437653138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOSR panal damaged
Fail37,283 miles (+7,607)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,283 miles
- Test number
- 379737053127
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOSR panal damaged
Pass29,676 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 29,676 miles
- Test number
- 737638852104
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail29,676 miles (+7,963)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,676 miles
- Test number
- 577438752127
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass21,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 21,713 miles
- Test number
- 217230561470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 OHW
- Does Y8 OHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 OHW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 OHW?
- The MOT on Y8 OHW is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 OHW done?
- Y8 OHW was recorded at 89,301 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,575 miles a year.
- Has Y8 OHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 OHW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 OHW 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 OHW find?
- Y8 OHW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.
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