LAND ROVER DEFENDER R8VBV has 14 MOTs

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This 2013 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 49,649 miles 7 months ago on Monday 5th January 2026 at 10:38.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 16th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

R8VBV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202749,649 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Side Steps Corroded
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202516TH JANUARY 202645,928 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202416TH JANUARY 202541,425 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202316TH JANUARY 202438,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Steering Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH JANUARY 202338,285 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Steering Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Front Uj Has A Loose Nut
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202216TH JANUARY 202336,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202116TH JANUARY 202234,527 MI
FAILED13TH JANUARY 202134,527 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202016TH JANUARY 202131,577 MI
FAILED16TH JANUARY 202031,564 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Service Brake Lagging In Operation No Effort On Footbrake( Rear) (1.2.1 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201825TH SEPTEMBER 201928,948 MI
FAILED19TH SEPTEMBER 201828,948 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201725TH SEPTEMBER 201825,596 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201625TH SEPTEMBER 201722,140 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R8VBV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

R8VBV MOT Comments

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R8VBV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 49,649 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,819 miles

R8VBV FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration R8VBV was manufactured on Saturday 21st September 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 49,649 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,819 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R8VBV has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 9 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 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 5 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does R8VBV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 18th August 2026 R8VBV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R8VBV Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 18th August 2026 R8VBV does have Tax. Read more

When does R8VBV Tax expire?

The current Tax for R8VBV will expire in 5 months on Friday 1st January 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 R8VBV MOT expire?

The current MOT for R8VBV will expire in 5 months on Saturday 16th January 2027. Read more

When did R8VBV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R8VBV was on Monday 5th January 2026 at 10:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R8VBV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for R8VBV 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 R8VBV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for R8VBV we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R8VBV?

R8VBV is registered as a 2013 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has R8VBV done?

The odometer reading for R8VBV at the last MOT in January 2026 was 49,649 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 3,819 miles per year. Read more

How old is R8VBV?

The vehicle R8VBV was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 21st September 2013. Read more

What colour is R8VBV?

The official colour of R8VBV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does R8VBV have?

R8VBV has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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