LAND ROVER DEFENDER A8GFS has 24 MOTs

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This 1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 173,819 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 12:32.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 3rd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

A8GFS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 2026173,819 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 20243RD DECEMBER 2025173,436 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 20233RD DECEMBER 2024172,958 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 20223RD DECEMBER 2023172,391 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 20213RD DECEMBER 2022171,699 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 20203RD DECEMBER 2021171,158 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20193RD DECEMBER 2020170,230 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20189TH NOVEMBER 2019168,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Stub Axle Has Slight Vertical Movement Between Stub Axle And Axle Beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20179TH NOVEMBER 2018167,366 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20169TH NOVEMBER 2017165,389 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion Chassis Cross Member (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Has Slight Corrosion Floor Pan (6.1.b.2)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 20159TH NOVEMBER 2016162,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2015162,572 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 20149TH NOVEMBER 2015160,622 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20139TH NOVEMBER 2014159,208 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 20129TH NOVEMBER 2013156,758 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20119TH NOVEMBER 2012155,147 MI
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2011155,147 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking From A Failed Seal (2.3.3b)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20109TH NOVEMBER 2011151,661 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20099TH NOVEMBER 2010144,940 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20089TH NOVEMBER 2009137,429 MI
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 20078TH NOVEMBER 2008132,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2007132,147 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  6. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20068TH NOVEMBER 2007123,271 MI
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 2006123,267 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition On (1.4.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition Off (1.4.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorated (8.2.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  11. FAIL - Offside Front An Item Not Tested (manual)
  12. FAIL - Brake Pedal Creeps Down Under Servo Assistance And Touches The Floor (3.3.c.3)
  13. FAIL - Power Steering Pump Drive System Defective (2.3.6)
  14. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  15. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  16. FAIL - Exhaust Mounting Missing (7.1.1b)
  17. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Part Missing (7.1.1a)
  18. USER ENTERED - Drivers Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged.
  19. USER ENTERED - Offside Headlamp Dis-Colouring.
  20. USER ENTERED - Various Areas Of Underside Corroding.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8GFS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

A8GFS MOT Comments

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A8GFS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 173,819 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,574 miles

A8GFS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration A8GFS was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 6.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 173,819 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,574 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8GFS has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 10 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 27 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 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does A8GFS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 A8GFS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8GFS Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 A8GFS does have Tax. Read more

When does A8GFS Tax expire?

The current Tax for A8GFS will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. 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 A8GFS MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8GFS will expire in 7 months on Thursday 3rd December 2026. Read more

When did A8GFS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8GFS was on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 12:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8GFS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for A8GFS we can see 20 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 A8GFS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for A8GFS we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A8GFS?

A8GFS is registered as a 1987 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has A8GFS done?

The odometer reading for A8GFS at the last MOT in November 2025 was 173,819 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 4,574 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8GFS?

The vehicle A8GFS was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Friday 3rd April 1987. Read more

What colour is A8GFS?

The official colour of A8GFS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A8GFS have?

A8GFS has a 6.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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