LAND ROVER DEFENDER A8AAV has 29 MOTs

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This 1990 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 154,916 miles 10 months ago on Friday 20th June 2025 at 07:01.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 22nd June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

A8AAV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JUNE 2026154,916 MI
FAILED18TH JUNE 2025154,916 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED4TH JUNE 202422ND JUNE 2025153,816 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED4TH JUNE 2024153,816 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Steering Component Casing Retaining Devices Dangerously Loose Steering Damper (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202322ND JUNE 2024151,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED23RD JUNE 2023151,486 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED28TH JULY 20222ND AUGUST 2023148,528 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20212ND AUGUST 2022146,292 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Cracked
FAILED21ST JULY 2021146,292 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Prop Shaft Joint So Worn It Is Likely To Fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Cracked
PASSED21ST JULY 202020TH JULY 2021144,746 MI
FAILED16TH JULY 2020144,746 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 201819TH OCTOBER 2019138,406 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201719TH OCTOBER 2018134,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2017134,781 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201619TH OCTOBER 2017131,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2016131,169 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 201519TH OCTOBER 2016126,509 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2015126,509 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Indicator Tell Tale Inoperative (1.4.a.2a)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201419TH OCTOBER 2015123,369 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s Mirror Insecure
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2014123,289 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  3. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s Mirror Insecure
  6. USER ENTERED - 4 New Tyres
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201323RD SEPTEMBER 2014118,881 MI
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2013118,881 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201215TH MARCH 2013114,722 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 201115TH MARCH 2012111,516 MI
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201015TH MARCH 2011106,513 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 200915TH MARCH 2010101,945 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 200815TH MARCH 200998,024 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 200715TH MARCH 200892,980 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 200615TH MARCH 200787,860 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8AAV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

A8AAV MOT Comments

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A8AAV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 154,916 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,426 miles

A8AAV FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration A8AAV was manufactured on Monday 31st December 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 154,916 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,426 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8AAV has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 16 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 19 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does A8AAV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 A8AAV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8AAV Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 A8AAV does have Tax. Read more

When does A8AAV Tax expire?

The current Tax for A8AAV will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A8AAV MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8AAV will expire in 2 months on Monday 22nd June 2026. Read more

When did A8AAV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8AAV was on Friday 20th June 2025 at 07:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8AAV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A8AAV we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A8AAV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A8AAV we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A8AAV?

A8AAV is registered as a 1990 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has A8AAV done?

The odometer reading for A8AAV at the last MOT in June 2025 was 154,916 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,426 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8AAV?

The vehicle A8AAV was manufactured in 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. It was first registered on Friday 4th May 1990. Read more

What colour is A8AAV?

The official colour of A8AAV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A8AAV have?

A8AAV has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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