LAND ROVER DEFENDER J8AHU has 28 MOTs

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This 2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,223 miles 3 months ago on Monday 16th March 2026 at 14:11.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 17th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

J8AHU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH MARCH 2027148,223 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 202517TH MARCH 2026147,262 MI
FAILED18TH MARCH 2025147,253 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Inner Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20247TH JANUARY 2025145,575 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202223RD DECEMBER 2023143,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Swivel Bearing Has Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 2022143,677 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High No Adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High No Adjuster (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Power Steering Pump Leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Swivel Bearing Has Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 202123RD DECEMBER 2022139,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Lower (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2021139,124 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Marked Yellow (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Lower (5.3.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Lower (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202023RD DECEMBER 2021136,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2020136,193 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED24TH JUNE 201923RD DECEMBER 2020133,822 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED8TH JUNE 201812TH JUNE 2019132,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH JUNE 2018132,246 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH JUNE 201712TH JUNE 2018131,273 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak
FAILED13TH JUNE 2017131,272 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak
  7. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201610TH APRIL 2017128,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Bracket Broken
FAILED7TH APRIL 2016128,989 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  3. FAIL - Brake Pedal Has No Servo Assistance (3.3.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Bracket Broken
PASSED1ST APRIL 201531ST MARCH 2016126,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Hub Seal Leaking
PASSED1ST APRIL 201431ST MARCH 2015121,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201329TH MARCH 2014113,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Near Side Rear Tyre Perishing
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED27TH MARCH 2013113,328 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Excessively Damaged So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  3. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Speedometer Cannot Be Illuminated. (6.7.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. USER ENTERED - Near Side Rear Tyre Perishing
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED30TH MARCH 201229TH MARCH 2013103,485 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 201194,574 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.2.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs In Poor Condition
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201120TH FEBRUARY 201294,574 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs In Poor Condition
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201020TH FEBRUARY 201185,305 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 200920TH FEBRUARY 201074,661 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 200820TH FEBRUARY 200964,577 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200729TH JANUARY 200854,167 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J8AHU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

J8AHU MOT Comments

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J8AHU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,223 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,737 miles

J8AHU FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration J8AHU was manufactured on Thursday 29th January 2004 so it is currently 22 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 148,223 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,737 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 2007. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J8AHU has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 59 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 22 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 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 Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does J8AHU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 J8AHU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J8AHU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 J8AHU does have Tax. Read more

When does J8AHU Tax expire?

The current Tax for J8AHU will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 J8AHU MOT expire?

The current MOT for J8AHU will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 17th March 2027. Read more

When did J8AHU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J8AHU was on Monday 16th March 2026 at 14:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J8AHU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for J8AHU 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 J8AHU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for J8AHU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J8AHU?

J8AHU is registered as a 2004 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has J8AHU done?

The odometer reading for J8AHU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 148,223 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 6,737 miles per year. Read more

How old is J8AHU?

The vehicle J8AHU was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 29th January 2004. Read more

What colour is J8AHU?

The official colour of J8AHU is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does J8AHU have?

J8AHU has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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