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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

K8 LROMOT history

K8 LRO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

K8 LRO black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
107,638 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 LRO was last recorded at 107,638 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,624 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,638 miles
  • 2023 – 96,439 miles
  • 2022 – 95,223 miles
  • 2021 – 92,546 miles
  • 2020 – 90,787 miles
  • 2017 – 89,037 miles
  • 2016 – 84,073 miles
  • 2015 – 75,549 miles
  • 2014 – 71,598 miles
  • 2013 – 60,237 miles
  • 2012 – 49,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,638 miles
  • AdvisorySlight leak both front hub sealsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,638 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    594957542091
    • AdvisorySlight leak both front hub seals

  2. Fail107,624 miles (+11,185)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,624 miles
    Test number
    531315102052
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure both headlamps (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight leak both front hub seals

  3. Pass96,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    364423232449
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from nearside and offside front hub seal

  4. Fail96,439 miles (+1,216)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    373716822218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from nearside and offside front hub seal

  5. Pass95,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,223 miles
    Test number
    365200901718
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight leak on offside front hub seal

  6. Fail95,223 miles (+2,677)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,223 miles
    Test number
    602124777167
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight leak on offside front hub seal

  7. Pass92,546 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,546 miles
    Test number
    951680495229
    • AdvisorySlight leak on nearside and offside front hub seal

  8. Pass90,787 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    156232374142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,037 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    533552219559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,073 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,073 miles
    Test number
    225469737562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,549 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    185230365155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    616908564177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,598 miles (+11,361)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    865498564180
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass60,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    107060273136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,237 miles (+10,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    495230473157
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail49,705 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    576756832232
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass49,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    956556232225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 LRO

Does K8 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 LRO expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 LRO?
The MOT on K8 LRO expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 LRO done?
K8 LRO was recorded at 107,638 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 4,715 miles a year.
Has K8 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 LRO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 LRO 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 LRO find?
K8 LRO passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: slight leak both front hub seals.

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