LAND ROVER DEFENDER H8UTS has 13 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,556 miles 3 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 17:07.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

H8UTS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202797,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper And Lower (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Damp, No Visible Signs Of Leaking
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202523RD JANUARY 202695,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Oil On Min
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All (4) Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (4) Brake Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202324TH NOVEMBER 202489,754 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202224TH NOVEMBER 202387,287 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202117TH NOVEMBER 202284,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 202184,540 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 - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202012TH NOVEMBER 202181,900 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 201910TH NOVEMBER 202079,864 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Has Play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201810TH NOVEMBER 201977,047 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 201877,047 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201710TH NOVEMBER 201867,794 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201610TH NOVEMBER 201760,841 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 201660,841 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

H8UTS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

H8UTS MOT Comments

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H8UTS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,556 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,646 miles

H8UTS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration H8UTS was manufactured on Saturday 31st December 2005 so it is currently 20 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 97,556 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,646 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 13 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means H8UTS has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 13 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 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 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does H8UTS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 H8UTS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is H8UTS Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 H8UTS does have Tax. Read more

When does H8UTS Tax expire?

The current Tax for H8UTS will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 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 H8UTS MOT expire?

The current MOT for H8UTS will expire in 9 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027. Read more

When did H8UTS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for H8UTS was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 17:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has H8UTS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for H8UTS we can see 10 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 H8UTS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for H8UTS we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is H8UTS?

H8UTS is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has H8UTS done?

The odometer reading for H8UTS at the last MOT in January 2026 was 97,556 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 4,646 miles per year. Read more

How old is H8UTS?

The vehicle H8UTS was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 31st December 2005. Read more

What colour is H8UTS?

The official colour of H8UTS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does H8UTS have?

H8UTS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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