Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc
K8 MWSMOT history
K8 MWS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 119,288 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 MWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 19 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 MWS was last recorded at 119,288 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,072 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,216 miles
- Average per year
- 8,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,288 miles
- 2025 – 118,072 miles
- 2024 – 116,130 miles
- 2023 – 113,594 miles
- 2022 – 101,427 miles
- 2021 – 88,185 miles
- 2020 – 74,968 miles
- 2019 – 62,263 miles
- 2018 – 48,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,288 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 14 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,288 miles (+1,216)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 119,288 miles
- Test number
- 596770616715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,072 miles (+1,942)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 118,072 miles
- Test number
- 601362003807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,130 miles (+2,536)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 116,130 miles
- Test number
- 213666312352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,594 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 113,594 miles
- Test number
- 175263803373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,571 miles (+12,144)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,571 miles
- Test number
- 546343138939
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass101,427 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 101,427 miles
- Test number
- 864073350280
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail101,427 miles (+13,242)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,427 miles
- Test number
- 155609073048
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass88,185 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 88,185 miles
- Test number
- 526390930865
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail88,185 miles (+13,217)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,185 miles
- Test number
- 620521564674
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hoses to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working Eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass74,968 miles (+12,705)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 74,968 miles
- Test number
- 838010418737
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass62,263 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,263 miles
- Test number
- 614715038913
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hoses to front(two brake pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
Fail62,263 miles (+13,544)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,263 miles
- Test number
- 553608660489
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hoses to front(two brake pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,719 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 48,719 miles
- Test number
- 188094169998
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Questions about K8 MWS
- Does K8 MWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MWS is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 MWS?
- The MOT on K8 MWS is valid until 17 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 MWS done?
- K8 MWS was recorded at 119,288 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,876 miles a year.
- Has K8 MWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 MWS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on K8 MWS 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 MWS find?
- K8 MWS passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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