Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
Y8 RTWMOT history
Y8 RTW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 100,918 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,181 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 RTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 RTW was last recorded at 100,918 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,639 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,279 miles
- Average per year
- 5,181 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,918 miles
- 2025 – 99,639 miles
- 2024 – 97,350 miles
- 2023 – 94,400 miles
- 2022 – 91,229 miles
- 2021 – 88,605 miles
- 2020 – 86,264 miles
- 2019 – 83,055 miles
- 2018 – 80,048 miles
- 2017 – 72,528 miles
- 2016 – 65,157 miles
- 2015 – 57,803 miles
- 2014 – 51,346 miles
- 2013 – 44,313 miles
- 2012 – 32,937 miles
- 2011 – 22,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,918 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,918 miles (+1,279)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 100,918 miles
- Test number
- 664108526699
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass99,639 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 99,639 miles
- Test number
- 427648598308
- AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,639 miles (+2,289)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,639 miles
- Test number
- 348908073165
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,350 miles (+2,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,350 miles
- Test number
- 686436733709
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight fluid leak
Pass94,400 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 94,400 miles
- Test number
- 774011470027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass91,229 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,229 miles
- Test number
- 983200215576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass88,605 miles (+2,341)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 88,605 miles
- Test number
- 884366428348
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,264 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,264 miles
- Test number
- 623887454025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area. (2.1.5 (a))
Fail86,264 miles (+3,209)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,264 miles
- Test number
- 789628213138
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area. (2.1.5 (a))
Pass83,055 miles (+3,007)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 83,055 miles
- Test number
- 253330307499
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in bitumen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking slightly
Pass80,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 80,048 miles
- Test number
- 799019184886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,048 miles (+7,520)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,048 miles
- Test number
- 647324166913
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 72,528 miles
- Test number
- 647505975305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,519 miles (+7,362)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,519 miles
- Test number
- 510409192115
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,157 miles (+7,354)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,157 miles
- Test number
- 522267708799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,803 miles (+6,457)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 57,803 miles
- Test number
- 317449705415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,346 miles
- Test number
- 497536904216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,346 miles (+7,033)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,346 miles
- Test number
- 717376804269
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass44,313 miles (+11,376)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 44,313 miles
- Test number
- 945687603231
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass32,937 miles (+9,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,937 miles
- Test number
- 725075902247
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 22,939 miles
- Test number
- 329327801418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,933 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,933 miles
- Test number
- 175597501228
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about Y8 RTW
- Does Y8 RTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 RTW is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 RTW?
- The MOT on Y8 RTW is valid until 21 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 RTW done?
- Y8 RTW was recorded at 100,918 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,181 miles a year.
- Has Y8 RTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 RTW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y8 RTW 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 RTW find?
- Y8 RTW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both; front wheel bearing has slight play both, and 1 more.
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