LAND ROVER DEFENDER W8RJF has 26 MOTs

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This 2001 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 104,757 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 12:16.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 26th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

W8RJF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JUNE 2027104,757 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Drivers Floor Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Members And Crossmember Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202526TH JUNE 202699,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Members Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush All Four (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH JUNE 202599,825 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Members Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush All Four (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside 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))
PASSED18TH JUNE 202417TH JUNE 202595,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH JUNE 202494,955 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside 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))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST JUNE 20238TH JUNE 202487,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Majority Of Chassis Has Corrosion Covered With An Under Seal, Where The Underseal Has Come Away Visible Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Covered In Under Seal (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Diff Housing Rear Diff Housing Transfer Box Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Bushes Both Sides. (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip Near Side Upper And A Chip Within The Drivers Swept Zone But Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Exhaust Hanger Broken, Also Joint To Rear Silencer In Poor Condition. (6.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED1ST JUNE 202387,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Majority Of Chassis Has Corrosion Covered With An Under Seal, Where The Underseal Has Come Away Visible Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Covered In Under Seal (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Diff Housing Rear Diff Housing Transfer Box Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Bushes Both Sides. (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip Near Side Upper And A Chip Within The Drivers Swept Zone But Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Exhaust Hanger Broken, Also Joint To Rear Silencer In Poor Condition. (6.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  13. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Screen And Both Wipers Cleaned. (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED1ST JUNE 20228TH JUNE 202379,205 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip Less Than 10mm In The Zone (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Several Areas Of Chassis Showing Corrosion, But The Majority Has Been Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel Housing, Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential, Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED1ST JUNE 202279,205 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip Less Than 10mm In The Zone (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Several Areas Of Chassis Showing Corrosion, But The Majority Has Been Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel Housing, Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential, Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  14. PRS - Nearside Electrical Wiring Insecure And In Contact With Sharp Edges Above Exhaust And Going Through Chassis With No Grommet And Insecurely Fastened (4.11 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH JUNE 20218TH JUNE 202275,819 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip <10mm Within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Covered In Under-Seal (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced The Majority Of The Chassis Has Been Covered In Under-Seal, However Areas Not Cover Are Showing Corrosion, Upper Of The Box Section Is Corroded. O/s/r And N/s/r Have Patches Of Corrosion And Both Front And Rear Cross Members Have Patch Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED4TH JUNE 20203RD JUNE 202171,133 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD JUNE 202071,123 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Valve Stem Seriously Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Seriously Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Valve Stem Seriously Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion Across Underside Of Vehicle
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20186TH DECEMBER 201964,578 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20176TH DECEMBER 201856,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 201756,734 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20166TH OCTOBER 201744,035 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Four Tyres Have Small Cracks In Side Walls
  2. ADVISORY - Various Corrosion Surface Only Chassise
  3. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion On Front And Rear Suspsion Components
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Showing Signs Of Corrosion
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 20156TH OCTOBER 201644,033 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corrosion Present On Front And Rear Suspension Components
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion Present On Chassis Various
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20146TH OCTOBER 201543,995 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion To Rear *x* Member
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 20136TH OCTOBER 201443,687 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20126TH OCTOBER 201341,755 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20116TH OCTOBER 201240,769 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201019TH SEPTEMBER 201140,262 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20092ND NOVEMBER 201039,518 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 200815TH OCTOBER 200934,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200715TH OCTOBER 200831,340 MI
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 200620TH NOVEMBER 200730,343 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W8RJF Passed/Failed

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

W8RJF MOT Comments

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W8RJF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 104,757 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,190 miles

W8RJF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration W8RJF was manufactured on Thursday 1st March 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 104,757 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,190 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 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 W8RJF has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 82 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 15 Minor, 5 Major, 5 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 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does W8RJF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 W8RJF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W8RJF Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 W8RJF does have Tax. Read more

When does W8RJF Tax expire?

The current Tax for W8RJF will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 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 W8RJF MOT expire?

The current MOT for W8RJF will expire in 9 months on Saturday 26th June 2027. Read more

When did W8RJF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W8RJF was on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 12:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W8RJF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for W8RJF we can see 20 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 W8RJF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for W8RJF we can see 6 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 W8RJF?

W8RJF is registered as a 2001 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has W8RJF done?

The odometer reading for W8RJF at the last MOT in June 2026 was 104,757 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 4,190 miles per year. Read more

How old is W8RJF?

The vehicle W8RJF was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st March 2001. Read more

What colour is W8RJF?

The official colour of W8RJF is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does W8RJF have?

W8RJF has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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