LAND ROVER DEFENDER E8VSX has 19 MOTs

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This 1988 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,911 miles 3 weeks ago on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 15:51.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 14th April 2027.

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

E8VSX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH APRIL 2027109,911 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 20253RD APRIL 2026105,634 MI
FAILED26TH MARCH 2025105,634 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20243RD APRIL 2025103,701 MI
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202329TH JANUARY 2024102,580 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202229TH JANUARY 202396,500 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202129TH JANUARY 202288,459 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201628TH FEBRUARY 201786,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201520TH FEBRUARY 201682,078 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Panhard Rod Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Panhard Rod Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Panhard Rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Panhard Rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Damage (6.1.a.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201431ST JANUARY 201576,543 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED14TH JUNE 201116TH JUNE 201274,366 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201016TH JUNE 201174,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Power Steering Box Drop Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play,
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20092ND AUGUST 201073,886 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 200973,872 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. PRS - Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. USER ENTERED - Heavy Wear / Damage To Drivers Seat Belt Webbing
  7. USER ENTERED - Quite Heavy Perishing At O/s/f Tyre -- Not Exposing Cords
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Front Outer Seat Cushions Badly Worn
  9. USER ENTERED - Some Clouding Along Bottom Edge Of Windscreen
  10. USER ENTERED - Some Scratching On N/s Of Screen
  11. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Suspension Bump Stop Rubbers Missing
  12. USER ENTERED - Rust At O/s Center Body Mount
  13. USER ENTERED - Some Rust At O/s/r Chassis In Corner
PASSED24TH JULY 200825TH JULY 200972,835 MI
FAILED24TH JULY 200872,835 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incomplete (1.1.4a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED23RD JULY 200725TH JULY 200872,381 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 200625TH JULY 200771,807 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 200671,807 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E8VSX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

E8VSX MOT Comments

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E8VSX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,911 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,892 miles

E8VSX FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration E8VSX was manufactured on Friday 30th December 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 109,911 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,892 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 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 E8VSX has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 23 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 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 April 2027 .

Does E8VSX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 E8VSX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E8VSX Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 E8VSX does have Tax. Read more

When does E8VSX Tax expire?

The current Tax for E8VSX will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 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 E8VSX MOT expire?

The current MOT for E8VSX will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 14th April 2027. Read more

When did E8VSX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E8VSX was on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 15:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E8VSX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for E8VSX we can see 15 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 E8VSX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for E8VSX we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E8VSX?

E8VSX is registered as a 1988 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has E8VSX done?

The odometer reading for E8VSX at the last MOT in April 2026 was 109,911 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 2,892 miles per year. Read more

How old is E8VSX?

The vehicle E8VSX was manufactured in 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 6th January 1988. Read more

What colour is E8VSX?

The official colour of E8VSX is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does E8VSX have?

E8VSX has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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