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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,492 cc

K8 JHKMOT history

K8 JHK is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

K8 JHK grey 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,461 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JHK was last recorded at 78,461 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2024: 76,432 miles, lower than 753,239 miles on 25 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,461 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,461 miles
  • 2024 – 76,432 miles
  • 2023 – 753,239 miles
  • 2022 – 71,802 miles
  • 2021 – 66,423 miles
  • 2019 – 58,190 miles
  • 2018 – 52,520 miles
  • 2017 – 47,468 miles
  • 2016 – 34,165 miles
  • 2015 – 23,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,461 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view With in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on axle to calipers (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage Control arm area (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,461 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    585428388155
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view With in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on axle to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage Control arm area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,461 miles (+2,029)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    869071787371
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view With in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on axle to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage Control arm area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass76,432 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    631618253085
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked glass but no sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe at caliper connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road tyres perished and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail76,432 miles (-676,807)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    178462302920
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked glass but no sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe at caliper connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road tyres perished and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass753,239 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    753,239 miles
    Test number
    509353693630
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmmission to low to read on machine

  6. Fail75,329 miles (+3,527)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,329 miles
    Test number
    691134428598
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmmission to low to read on machine

  7. Pass71,802 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    569483230347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail71,799 miles (+5,376)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    213353128622
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,423 miles (+8,233)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    348962043663
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass58,190 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    399247696151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,520 miles
    Test number
    532560103537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,520 miles (+5,052)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,520 miles
    Test number
    598533715448
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass47,468 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    694535814180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,527 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    281190472228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,165 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,165 miles
    Test number
    659279211879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,578 miles
    Test number
    669376255182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 JHK

Does K8 JHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JHK is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 JHK?
The MOT on K8 JHK is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JHK done?
K8 JHK was recorded at 78,461 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has K8 JHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JHK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 JHK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 JHK find?
K8 JHK passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in swept area less than 40mm; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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