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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

K80 MECMOT history

K80 MEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

K80 MEC red 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,919 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 MEC was last recorded at 125,919 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,899 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,020 miles
Average per year
8,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,919 miles
  • 2025 – 122,899 miles
  • 2024 – 115,123 miles
  • 2023 – 109,175 miles
  • 2022 – 103,417 miles
  • 2021 – 98,856 miles
  • 2020 – 89,182 miles
  • 2019 – 74,390 miles
  • 2018 – 60,830 miles
  • 2017 – 47,546 miles
  • 2016 – 36,078 miles
  • 2015 – 25,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,919 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,919 miles (+3,020)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,919 miles
    Test number
    199051633942
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,899 miles (+7,776)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    876596976076
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,123 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    804387209575
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,121 miles (+5,946)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,121 miles
    Test number
    692481743044
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre X3 nails
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,175 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    171485505330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,141 miles (+5,724)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    358343767464
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass103,417 miles (+4,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    669614444666
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Oil cooler area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,856 miles (+9,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    999311205379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle sphere leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,182 miles
    Test number
    118090674802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail89,182 miles (+14,792)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,182 miles
    Test number
    473937647718
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass74,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,390 miles
    Test number
    136483364091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,389 miles (+13,559)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    272619656354
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass60,830 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,830 miles
    Test number
    795748370705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,777 miles (+13,231)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    297376894528
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass47,546 miles (+11,468)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,546 miles
    Test number
    902152990605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,078 miles (+10,709)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    934141735265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,369 miles
    Test number
    269030645025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,369 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,369 miles
    Test number
    347040545062
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about K80 MEC

Does K80 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 MEC is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 MEC?
The MOT on K80 MEC is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 MEC done?
K80 MEC was recorded at 125,919 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,869 miles a year.
Has K80 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 MEC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K80 MEC 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 K80 MEC find?
K80 MEC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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