LAND ROVER DEFENDER G8PMR has 28 MOTs

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This 1991 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 167,117 miles 1 month ago on Monday 9th March 2026 at 09:07.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

G8PMR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH MARCH 2027167,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202516TH MARCH 2026166,644 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 20249TH MARCH 2025166,345 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 2024166,345 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED6TH MARCH 20239TH MARCH 2024165,931 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 20229TH MARCH 2023165,538 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20213RD MARCH 2022165,298 MI
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 202020TH FEBRUARY 2021164,643 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201920TH FEBRUARY 2020164,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2019164,140 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201820TH FEBRUARY 2019163,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Propshaft Universal Joint Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted But Not Fouling Any Part Of Vehicle
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201720TH FEBRUARY 2018163,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Propshaft Universal Joint Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Very Slightly Twisted But Not Fouling Any Parts Of The Vehicle
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Axle Swivel Joint Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3b)
PASSED4TH JANUARY 201615TH JANUARY 2017162,794 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201515TH JANUARY 2016161,059 MI
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201415TH JANUARY 2015158,563 MI
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201211TH DECEMBER 2013155,562 MI
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2012155,561 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  3. FAIL - Offside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Inadequately Repaired Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201111TH DECEMBER 2012155,547 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/sf Tyre Has Cut In Side Wall But Not In Excess Of Requirements
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2011155,543 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.5)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  12. USER ENTERED - N/sf Tyre Has Cut In Side Wall But Not In Excess Of Requirements
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201012TH NOVEMBER 2011144,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaks From Front Swivel Hubs
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2010144,704 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Loud Enough To Be Heard By Another Road User (1.6.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. ADVISORY - Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaks From Front Swivel Hubs
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 200928TH DECEMBER 2010127,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 2009127,114 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3b)
  8. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 200828TH DECEMBER 2009109,634 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Swivel Hubs Leaking Grease Quite Badly
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 200728TH DECEMBER 200894,257 MI
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 200628TH DECEMBER 200781,567 MI
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 200681,136 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Faulty (1.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  9. FAIL - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  10. USER ENTERED - Steering Box Leaking A Little
PASSED3RD MAY 20062ND MAY 200767,750 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G8PMR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

G8PMR MOT Comments

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G8PMR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 167,117 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,775 miles

G8PMR FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration G8PMR was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 167,117 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,775 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G8PMR has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 36 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 34 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 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does G8PMR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 G8PMR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G8PMR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 G8PMR does have Tax. Read more

When does G8PMR Tax expire?

The current Tax for G8PMR will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 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 G8PMR MOT expire?

The current MOT for G8PMR will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027. Read more

When did G8PMR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G8PMR was on Monday 9th March 2026 at 09:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G8PMR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for G8PMR we can see 21 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 G8PMR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for G8PMR we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G8PMR?

G8PMR is registered as a 1991 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has G8PMR done?

The odometer reading for G8PMR at the last MOT in March 2026 was 167,117 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 4,775 miles per year. Read more

How old is G8PMR?

The vehicle G8PMR was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 16th January 1991. Read more

What colour is G8PMR?

The official colour of G8PMR is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does G8PMR have?

G8PMR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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