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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

J8 KESMOT history

J8 KES is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 203,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

J8 KES silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
203,191 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KES was last recorded at 203,191 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,297 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,894 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,191 miles
  • 2025 – 201,297 miles
  • 2024 – 200,018 miles
  • 2023 – 199,395 miles
  • 2021 – 197,278 miles
  • 2020 – 191,711 miles
  • 2019 – 184,796 miles
  • 2018 – 180,778 miles
  • 2017 – 174,007 miles
  • 2016 – 165,094 miles
  • 2015 – 156,553 miles
  • 2014 – 148,137 miles
  • 2013 – 140,956 miles
  • 2012 – 132,568 miles
  • 2011 – 123,019 miles
  • 2010 – 112,410 miles
  • 2008 – 102,530 miles
  • 2007 – 87,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,191 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,191 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    203,191 miles
    Test number
    841935215620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass201,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    201,297 miles
    Test number
    818157028570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail201,297 miles (+101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,297 miles
    Test number
    440072093845
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail201,196 miles (+1,178)2 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,196 miles
    Test number
    616349915325
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner chassis rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer chassis rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner chassis rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer chassis rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Foremost. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box locking tabs are not knocked over securely.

  5. Pass200,018 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    200,018 miles
    Test number
    840230833540
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced fixing bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced fixing bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear axle bump stops missing

  6. Fail200,017 miles (+622)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,017 miles
    Test number
    244117470071
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached trailing arm fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced fixing bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced fixing bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear axle bump stops missing

  7. Pass199,395 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    199,395 miles
    Test number
    972075974473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass197,278 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    197,278 miles
    Test number
    879035367796
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail197,274 miles (+5,563)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,274 miles
    Test number
    712438569791
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass191,711 miles (+6,915)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,711 miles
    Test number
    306536323043
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Worn On Edge

  11. Pass184,796 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,796 miles
    Test number
    904749781474
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail184,792 miles (+4,014)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,792 miles
    Test number
    982383501816
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass180,778 miles (+12)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,778 miles
    Test number
    846802725174
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail180,766 miles (+6,759)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,766 miles
    Test number
    543087737893
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass174,007 miles (+113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    174,007 miles
    Test number
    427832827739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing

  16. Fail173,894 miles (+8,800)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,894 miles
    Test number
    488846994316
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing

  17. Pass165,094 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,094 miles
    Test number
    158047684278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorating (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle oil seal leaking. Brake disc not contaminated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail165,080 miles (+8,527)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,080 miles
    Test number
    442982105573
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorating (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle oil seal leaking. Brake disc not contaminated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass156,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    156,553 miles
    Test number
    367496425145
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail156,553 miles (+8,416)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,553 miles
    Test number
    206490725490
    • DangerousAxle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass148,137 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,137 miles
    Test number
    548556014163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,956 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,956 miles
    Test number
    719034153193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail140,724 miles (+8,156)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,724 miles
    Test number
    586484043103
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass132,568 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    176473852164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail132,511 miles (+9,492)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    436362152189
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tracter joints leaking

  26. Pass123,019 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,019 miles
    Test number
    656164351148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail122,036 miles (+9,626)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,036 miles
    Test number
    537348611134
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyers perished in inner & outer sidewalls

  28. Pass112,410 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,410 miles
    Test number
    872904140144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass102,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,530 miles
    Test number
    671279908339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail102,530 miles (+14,884)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,530 miles
    Test number
    984339608398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testBrake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass87,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    754213717308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail87,646 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    233519107308
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  33. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    361777296279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  34. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    543937196261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J8 KES

Does J8 KES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KES is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 KES?
The MOT on J8 KES is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KES done?
J8 KES was recorded at 203,191 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has J8 KES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KES has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 KES ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 KES find?
J8 KES passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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