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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

K8 NDCMOT history

K8 NDC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

K8 NDC 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,640 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 NDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 NDC was last recorded at 189,640 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,952 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
688 miles
Average per year
4,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,640 miles
  • 2024 – 188,952 miles
  • 2023 – 181,789 miles
  • 2022 – 177,969 miles
  • 2021 – 171,658 miles
  • 2020 – 164,687 miles
  • 2019 – 155,103 miles
  • 2018 – 148,361 miles
  • 2016 – 147,825 miles
  • 2015 – 147,825 miles
  • 2014 – 147,823 miles
  • 2013 – 144,757 miles
  • 2012 – 135,657 miles
  • 2010 – 126,835 miles
  • 2009 – 118,080 miles
  • 2008 – 112,422 miles
  • 2007 – 105,039 miles
  • 2006 – 92,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,640 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Horn is variable in volume and tone but loud enough for other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,640 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,640 miles
    Test number
    687361497779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,952 miles (+7,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,952 miles
    Test number
    435850729690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,789 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    181,789 miles
    Test number
    372911570535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,969 miles (+6,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    177,969 miles
    Test number
    971569867714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,658 miles
    Test number
    618518956463
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Fail171,658 miles (+6,971)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,658 miles
    Test number
    699084941190
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass164,687 miles (+9,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,687 miles
    Test number
    605127611007
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass155,103 miles (+6,742)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,103 miles
    Test number
    758488992707
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass148,361 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    773543123003
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail148,358 miles (+533)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    458813937420
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure tow bar (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass147,825 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,825 miles
    Test number
    728920181480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail147,825 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,825 miles
    Test number
    167216946178
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring inadequately supported Tow bar (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass147,825 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,825 miles
    Test number
    868257998673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryHorn is variable in volume and tone but loud enough for other road users

  14. Fail147,825 miles (+2)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,825 miles
    Test number
    410640953725
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryHorn is variable in volume and tone but loud enough for other road users
    • AdvisoryWarning light flickers on and off and does not illuminate on hand brake operation

  15. Fail147,823 miles (+3,066)1 dangerous14 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,823 miles
    Test number
    569810314067
    • DangerousVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass144,757 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    144,757 miles
    Test number
    649539013015
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel cap of the temporary type but appears to be sealing ok
    • NoteO/s steering damper bush has slight play

  17. Fail144,756 miles (+9,099)7 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,756 miles
    Test number
    448545313081
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel cap of the temporary type but appears to be sealing ok
    • NoteO/s steering damper bush has slight play

  18. Pass135,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    387164022041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,657 miles (+8,822)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    368339802062
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass126,835 miles (+8,755)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    126,835 miles
    Test number
    171246360246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,080 miles (+5,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    201345779248
    • NoteChassis rails corroding

  22. Pass112,422 miles (+7,383)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,422 miles
    Test number
    742527688296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,039 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    850888397172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    92,466 miles
    Test number
    213632206126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 NDC

Does K8 NDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 NDC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 NDC?
The MOT on K8 NDC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 NDC done?
K8 NDC was recorded at 189,640 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,867 miles a year.
Has K8 NDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 NDC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on K8 NDC 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 NDC find?
K8 NDC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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