LAND ROVER DEFENDER X8OAR has 25 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 52,978 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 11:33.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 26th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

X8OAR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202752,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Chrome Ball Seal Leaking
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Chrome Ball Seal Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202526TH FEBRUARY 202651,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202430TH JANUARY 202550,354 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Body Under Sealed
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD JANUARY 202450,354 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Likely To Open Inadvertently Or Not Remain Closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Under Body Under Sealed
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202330TH JANUARY 202448,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Body Under Sealed
FAILED25TH JANUARY 202348,950 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Such That The Emitted Light Is Adversely Affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Under Body Under Sealed
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202230TH JANUARY 202347,863 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED18TH JANUARY 202247,860 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202130TH JANUARY 202247,323 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Body/suspension Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH JANUARY 202147,323 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Body/suspension Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202030TH JANUARY 202146,771 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Steering System Slightly Rough Lock To Lock (2.1.1 (a))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 202046,768 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. Does Not Move (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Front Steering System Slightly Rough Lock To Lock (2.1.1 (a))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201930TH JANUARY 202045,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slight Play Both
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201830TH JANUARY 201945,086 MI
FAILED26TH JANUARY 201845,085 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  7. FAIL - Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  9. ADVISORY - Battery Light On
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201730TH JANUARY 201844,267 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201630TH JANUARY 201743,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Rears (3.5.1i)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201530TH JANUARY 201642,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201430TH JANUARY 201541,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201330TH JANUARY 201440,355 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED31ST JANUARY 201340,355 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201220TH JANUARY 201338,422 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201120TH JANUARY 201237,542 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20093RD SEPTEMBER 201034,709 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20086TH AUGUST 200933,498 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

X8OAR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

X8OAR MOT Comments

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X8OAR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 52,978 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,523 miles

X8OAR FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration X8OAR was manufactured on Thursday 30th June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 52,978 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,523 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means X8OAR has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 52 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 20 Major, 1 Dangerous and 8 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 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does X8OAR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 X8OAR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is X8OAR Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 X8OAR does have Tax. Read more

When does X8OAR Tax expire?

The current Tax for X8OAR will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 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 X8OAR MOT expire?

The current MOT for X8OAR will expire in 6 months on Friday 26th February 2027. Read more

When did X8OAR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for X8OAR was on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 11:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has X8OAR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for X8OAR we can see 18 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 X8OAR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for X8OAR we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is X8OAR?

X8OAR is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has X8OAR done?

The odometer reading for X8OAR at the last MOT in February 2026 was 52,978 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 2,523 miles per year. Read more

How old is X8OAR?

The vehicle X8OAR was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th June 2005. Read more

What colour is X8OAR?

The official colour of X8OAR is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does X8OAR have?

X8OAR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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