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This 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 15 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 219,910 miles 3 months ago on Friday 15th May 2026 at 13:24.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 21st May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

D8CUS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST MAY 2027219,910 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Cab Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Centre Of Inner Bulk Head Has Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Door Panel Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Lens Slightly Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Prop Shaft Universal Joint Slightly Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box Join Has Slight Leak (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Slight Of Leak From Top Of Engine Passenger Side And Has A Oil Leak From Rear Crank Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Axle Has A Slight Oil Leak And Rear Transfer Box Has A Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Front Wheel Arch Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Has General Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Chassis Has Been Undersealed
FAILED13TH MAY 2026219,905 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Has Corrosion Within 30cm 0f Brake Servo In Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Cab Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Centre Of Inner Bulk Head Has Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Door Panel Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Lens Slightly Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Prop Shaft Universal Joint Slightly Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box Join Has Slight Leak (6.1.2 (a))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Slight Of Leak From Top Of Engine Passenger Side And Has A Oil Leak From Rear Crank Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Axle Has A Slight Oil Leak And Rear Transfer Box Has A Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Front Wheel Arch Has Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Has General Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Chassis Has Been Undersealed
PASSED22ND MAY 202521ST MAY 2026216,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Upper Part Of Bulkhead Corroded Under Screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Seat Box Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Front Shaft/ Front Uj Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Chassis Corroded (spring Mounting Area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Chassis Corroded (spring Mounting Area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH APRIL 2025216,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Bulkhead Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Led Headlamps Flickering
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Trailing Arm Bushes Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis End (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Mounting/ Outrigger Excessively Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Floorpan/ Footwell Excessively Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. DANGEROUS - Rear Exhaust Silencer Likely To Become Detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Front Shaft. Front Uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis Behind Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis Behind Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED9TH MAY 20248TH MAY 2025213,063 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Uj Slightly Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED25TH APRIL 2024213,047 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Too High Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Bulk Head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Near Steering Box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis/ Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Front Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Uj Slightly Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Chassis Has Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 2024210,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2023210,015 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis Corroded Where Outrigger Is Attached (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis Corroded Where Outrigger Attached (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play Either Play In Wheel Bearing Or Swivel Joint Housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST MARCH 20216TH MARCH 2022205,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Rear Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Hub Seals Slightly Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 2021205,734 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Rear Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outer Chassis Leg Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Hub Seals Slightly Leaking
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20206TH MARCH 2021202,513 MI
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 2020202,513 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20196TH MARCH 2020196,552 MI
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2019196,552 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20186TH MARCH 2019187,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Swivel Housing Slight Leak Of Grease
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perishing
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2018187,663 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' Wipers Not Parking (8.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Swivel Housing Slight Leak Of Grease
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perishing
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  10. FAIL - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20176TH MARCH 2018175,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED7TH MARCH 20166TH MARCH 2017164,590 MI
FAILED7TH MARCH 2016164,589 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Loose Locking Clamp Loose (2.2.b.1d)
  6. FAIL - Track Rod End Loose Locking Clamp Loose To Steering Arm (2.2.b.1d)
FAILED28TH MARCH 2014164,529 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3b)
  7. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  8. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Prop Rear Uj Excessively Worn
PASSED19TH MARCH 201318TH MARCH 2014163,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED19TH MARCH 2013163,347 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201218TH MARCH 2013162,328 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Swivel Leaking
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20126TH FEBRUARY 2013167,956 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Swivel Leaking
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201114TH MARCH 2012156,388 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
PASSED15TH MARCH 201014TH MARCH 2011151,239 MI
FAILED1ST MARCH 2010151,239 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 2009151,183 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  9. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  10. FAIL - Front Drive Shaft Uj Which Forms Part Of The Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Universal Joint (2.4.g.4b)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  12. FAIL - Rear Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  13. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Not Capable Of Allowing The Emission Probe To Be Inserted (7.4.b.1)
  14. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2009151,183 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Power Steering Component(s) Leaking From A Failed Seal (2.3.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Power Steering Component(s) Leaking From A Failed Seal (2.3.3b)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Incomplete (3.3.a.1b)
  5. FAIL - Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Centre Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped (3.6.b.1)
  9. FAIL - Front Brake Disc Excessively Scored (3.5.1h)
  10. FAIL - Rear Brake Disc Excessively Scored (3.5.1h)
  11. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  12. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  13. FAIL - Front Brake Caliper Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  14. FAIL - Rear Brake Caliper Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  15. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  16. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  17. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  18. FAIL - Front Front Drive Shaft Coupling Is Excessively Worn (2.5.c.1c)
  19. FAIL - Front Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
  20. FAIL - Rear Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
  21. FAIL - Rear Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  22. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  23. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  24. USER ENTERED - Steering Column Covers Loose
  25. USER ENTERED - Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip Pad Worn Smooth
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200823RD NOVEMBER 2009143,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Steering Damper Bushes Slight Play
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2008143,072 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  2. FAIL - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Brake Pedal Fouling On Other Parts Of The Vehicle (3.3.a.4)
  4. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn Smooth (3.3.a.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Steering Damper Bushes Slight Play
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200723RD NOVEMBER 2008139,955 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 200623RD NOVEMBER 2007133,928 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200523RD NOVEMBER 2006120,374 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D8CUS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

D8CUS MOT Comments

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D8CUS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 219,910 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,330 miles

D8CUS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration D8CUS was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 219,910 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 7,330 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 34 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 15 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D8CUS has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 87 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 35 Major, 1 Dangerous and 68 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 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does D8CUS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 D8CUS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D8CUS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 D8CUS does have Tax. Read more

When does D8CUS Tax expire?

The current Tax for D8CUS will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 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 D8CUS MOT expire?

The current MOT for D8CUS will expire in 9 months on Friday 21st May 2027. Read more

When did D8CUS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D8CUS was on Friday 15th May 2026 at 13:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D8CUS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for D8CUS 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 D8CUS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for D8CUS we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D8CUS?

D8CUS is registered as a 1996 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has D8CUS done?

The odometer reading for D8CUS at the last MOT in May 2026 was 219,910 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 7,330 miles per year. Read more

How old is D8CUS?

The vehicle D8CUS was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Friday 15th November 1996. Read more

What colour is D8CUS?

The official colour of D8CUS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does D8CUS have?

D8CUS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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