LAND ROVER DEFENDER S8AJS has 21 MOTs

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This 1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 63,202 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 08:03.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 24th April 2027.

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

S8AJS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH APRIL 202763,202 MI
FAILED7TH APRIL 202663,201 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202524TH APRIL 202663,179 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 202424TH APRIL 202562,526 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 202324TH APRIL 202462,410 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 202361,567 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202323RD APRIL 202481,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Ball Joint Rubber Split
PASSED11TH APRIL 202216TH APRIL 202361,221 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED15TH APRIL 202116TH APRIL 202260,838 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 202160,838 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202016TH APRIL 202160,787 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 201916TH APRIL 202059,657 MI
PASSED17TH APRIL 201816TH APRIL 201959,589 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 201859,589 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED27TH JUNE 201726TH JUNE 201858,735 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 201619TH JUNE 201757,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Perished
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Removed Allowing Support Studs Exposed (rear Door
FAILED20TH JUNE 201657,908 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Perished
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perished
  5. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Removed Allowing Support Studs Exposed (rear Door
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201410TH DECEMBER 201557,905 MI
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 2014579,016 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 200725TH SEPTEMBER 200857,055 MI
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 200621ST SEPTEMBER 200755,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/f N/s/f Seatbelts Being Trapped By Doors
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S8AJS Passed/Failed

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

S8AJS MOT Comments

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S8AJS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 63,202 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,257 miles

S8AJS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration S8AJS was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 63,202 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,257 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S8AJS has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 10 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 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 S8AJS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 S8AJS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S8AJS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 S8AJS does have Tax. Read more

When does S8AJS Tax expire?

The current Tax for S8AJS 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 S8AJS MOT expire?

The current MOT for S8AJS will expire in 11 months on Saturday 24th April 2027. Read more

When did S8AJS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S8AJS was on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 08:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S8AJS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for S8AJS 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 S8AJS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for S8AJS we can see 6 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 S8AJS?

S8AJS is registered as a 1998 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has S8AJS done?

The odometer reading for S8AJS at the last MOT in April 2026 was 63,202 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 2,257 miles per year. Read more

How old is S8AJS?

The vehicle S8AJS was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Monday 21st September 1998. Read more

What colour is S8AJS?

The official colour of S8AJS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does S8AJS have?

S8AJS has a 3.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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