Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
K8 TTJMOT history
K8 TTJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 134,793 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,190 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 TTJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 TTJ was last recorded at 134,793 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Dec 2010: 57,734 miles, lower than 577,336 miles on 13 Dec 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 132,846 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,947 miles
- Average per year
- 5,190 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,793 miles
- 2024 – 132,846 miles
- 2023 – 129,285 miles
- 2022 – 125,877 miles
- 2021 – 123,141 miles
- 2020 – 118,283 miles
- 2019 – 110,595 miles
- 2018 – 102,026 miles
- 2017 – 95,431 miles
- 2016 – 86,104 miles
- 2015 – 75,953 miles
- 2014 – 73,073 miles
- 2012 – 66,704 miles
- 2011 – 60,208 miles
- 2010 – 57,734 miles
- 2009 – 51,705 miles
- 2008 – 45,989 miles
- 2007 – 40,931 miles
- 2006 – 35,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,793 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,793 miles (+1,947)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 134,793 miles
- Test number
- 251884436577
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass132,846 miles (+3,561)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 132,846 miles
- Test number
- 879646327994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass129,285 miles (+3,408)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 129,285 miles
- Test number
- 486292975981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,877 miles (+2,736)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 125,877 miles
- Test number
- 107450300769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,141 miles (+72)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 123,141 miles
- Test number
- 575374495137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail123,069 miles (+4,786)1 dangerous6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,069 miles
- Test number
- 519028314090
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,283 miles (+7,688)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 118,283 miles
- Test number
- 446258367595
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass110,595 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,595 miles
- Test number
- 739624809422
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail110,582 miles (+8,556)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,582 miles
- Test number
- 229024965119
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass102,026 miles (+6,595)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 102,026 miles
- Test number
- 319038649722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass95,431 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,431 miles
- Test number
- 220846967200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail95,431 miles (+9,327)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,431 miles
- Test number
- 334747343293
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass86,104 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 86,104 miles
- Test number
- 711893992924
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside headlight condition
- AdvisorySeat belts marked
- AdvisorySteering box wet
- AdvisoryStop light /hrw warning light
Fail86,104 miles (+10,151)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,104 miles
- Test number
- 382782778596
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside headlight condition
- AdvisorySeat belts marked
- AdvisorySteering box wet
- AdvisoryStop light /hrw warning light
Pass75,953 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 75,953 miles
- Test number
- 318770005188
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail75,942 miles (+2,869)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,942 miles
- Test number
- 707609995031
- DangerousRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass73,073 miles (+6,369)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,073 miles
- Test number
- 806903374033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,704 miles (+6,496)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 66,704 miles
- Test number
- 567272542365
- NoteO/s/f & n/s/f side glass tinted
Pass60,208 miles (+2,474)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 60,208 miles
- Test number
- 297398121341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,734 miles (-519,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 57,734 miles
- Test number
- 321999140394
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail577,336 miles (+525,631)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 577,336 miles
- Test number
- 442137240438
- FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass51,705 miles (+5,716)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,705 miles
- Test number
- 312515969300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,989 miles (+5,058)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 45,989 miles
- Test number
- 423186548371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,931 miles (+5,224)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 40,931 miles
- Test number
- 170236827307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 35,707 miles
- Test number
- 250278116396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 TTJ
- Does K8 TTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 TTJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K8 TTJ?
- The MOT on K8 TTJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 TTJ done?
- K8 TTJ was recorded at 134,793 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
- Has K8 TTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 TTJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on K8 TTJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 TTJ find?
- K8 TTJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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