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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,495 cc

K8 LPGMOT history

K8 LPG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

K8 LPG black 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,600 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 LPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 LPG was last recorded at 77,600 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 3,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,721 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,879 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,600 miles
  • 2025 – 73,721 miles
  • 2024 – 68,764 miles
  • 2023 – 63,987 miles
  • 2022 – 58,512 miles
  • 2021 – 57,979 miles
  • 2020 – 56,709 miles
  • 2019 – 55,761 miles
  • 2018 – 51,062 miles
  • 2016 – 44,551 miles
  • 2015 – 28,648 miles
  • 2014 – 14,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,600 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear metal brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront differential very noisy bearing
  • AdvisoryTowbar wiring socket cover missing

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 Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Transfer box offside rubber mounting split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,600 miles (+3,879)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    118368598067
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear metal brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront differential very noisy bearing
    • AdvisoryTowbar wiring socket cover missing
  2. Pass73,721 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    882021988600
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hub oil seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear metal brake pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft front universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn close to limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Transfer box rubber mounting split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail73,721 miles (+4,957)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    632832974950
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake modification unsafe Lower brake pad pin missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hub oil seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear metal brake pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft front universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Worn close to limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Transfer box rubber mounting split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass68,764 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    643491777033
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransfer box offside rubber mounting split
  5. Fail68,743 miles (+4,756)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,743 miles
    Test number
    290870044781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar attachment insecure front bracket bolt loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose rear propshaft front bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryTransfer box offside rubber mounting split
  6. Pass63,987 miles (+56)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,987 miles
    Test number
    669512169968
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail63,931 miles (+5,419)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,931 miles
    Test number
    637270313745
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,512 miles (+66)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,512 miles
    Test number
    909116683218
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play and rusty and noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods all 4 front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail58,446 miles (+467)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    291652241507
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp goes out when brake operated (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both worn badly (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play and rusty and noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods all 4 front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass57,979 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    279470460922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,709 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    831740469941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,761 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    738742412200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,062 miles (+6,511)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,062 miles
    Test number
    363861141218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass44,551 miles (+15,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    723454831128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,648 miles (+14,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,648 miles
    Test number
    802077269409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass14,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,584 miles
    Test number
    356958264237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 LPG

Does K8 LPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 LPG is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 LPG?
The MOT on K8 LPG is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 LPG done?
K8 LPG was recorded at 77,600 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has K8 LPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 LPG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 LPG 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 K8 LPG find?
K8 LPG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split slightly; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear metal brake pipe rusty; oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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