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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

Y8 SGBMOT history

Y8 SGB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y8 SGB grey 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,144 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 SGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 SGB was last recorded at 88,144 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,665 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,144 miles
  • 2025 – 87,665 miles
  • 2024 – 84,398 miles
  • 2023 – 81,045 miles
  • 2022 – 77,347 miles
  • 2021 – 73,397 miles
  • 2020 – 68,163 miles
  • 2019 – 63,247 miles
  • 2018 – 57,879 miles
  • 2017 – 51,532 miles
  • 2016 – 44,266 miles
  • 2015 – 36,165 miles
  • 2013 – 27,194 miles
  • 2012 – 19,177 miles
  • 2011 – 17,776 miles
  • 2010 – 15,693 miles
  • 2009 – 10,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,144 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have slight undulationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,144 miles (+479)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    702257911613
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have slight undulation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,665 miles (+3,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    148830356202
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have slight undulation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper stalk faulty recommend replacement

  3. Pass84,398 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    883643610915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear uppercentre ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight weep on nearside front axle end

  4. Fail84,392 miles (+3,347)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,392 miles
    Test number
    702957548539
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear roll bar links slight play

  5. Pass81,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    438638410902
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail81,045 miles (+3,698)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    866517306899
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass77,347 miles (+3,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    194953006889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,397 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,397 miles
    Test number
    646019407865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,163 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,163 miles
    Test number
    207515701697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,247 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    863341159213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,879 miles (+6,347)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    161013796833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,532 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    567174511982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,266 miles
    Test number
    823343353046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,266 miles (+8,101)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,266 miles
    Test number
    490419747308
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  15. Pass36,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    385414625037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,165 miles (+8,971)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    517474925073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass27,194 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,194 miles
    Test number
    588084263314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,368 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,368 miles
    Test number
    508314313066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSign of fuel leak

  19. Fail21,368 miles (+2,191)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,368 miles
    Test number
    855324213094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSign of fuel leak

  20. Pass19,177 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,177 miles
    Test number
    105901332037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,776 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,776 miles
    Test number
    866122471144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,693 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,693 miles
    Test number
    222912570417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass15,693 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,693 miles
    Test number
    330782270149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,835 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,835 miles
    Test number
    620013279189
    • NoteSat nav removed from screen
    • NoteSmellys removed from mirror

Questions about Y8 SGB

Does Y8 SGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 SGB is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 SGB?
The MOT on Y8 SGB is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 SGB done?
Y8 SGB was recorded at 88,144 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has Y8 SGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 SGB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 SGB 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 SGB find?
Y8 SGB passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; all 4 tyres have slight undulation; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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