
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass57,979 miles (+1,270)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 57,979 miles
- Test number
- 279470460922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,709 miles (+948)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 56,709 miles
- Test number
- 831740469941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,761 miles (+4,699)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 55,761 miles
- Test number
- 738742412200
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass44,551 miles (+15,903)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 44,551 miles
- Test number
- 723454831128
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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