Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
K8 UUBMOT history
K8 UUB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,612 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 97,612 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 UUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 UUB was last recorded at 97,612 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jan 2012: 96,140 miles, lower than 162,614 miles on 15 Jun 2010.
- 5 Feb 2013: 41,165 miles, lower than 96,140 miles on 7 Jan 2012.
- 26 Feb 2014: 38,559 miles, lower than 41,165 miles on 5 Feb 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,039 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,573 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,612 miles
- 2025 – 96,039 miles
- 2024 – 94,875 miles
- 2023 – 93,823 miles
- 2022 – 90,953 miles
- 2021 – 87,538 miles
- 2020 – 78,081 miles
- 2019 – 77,427 miles
- 2018 – 77,427 miles
- 2017 – 66,560 miles
- 2016 – 58,711 miles
- 2015 – 51,359 miles
- 2014 – 38,559 miles
- 2013 – 41,165 miles
- 2012 – 96,140 miles
- 2010 – 162,614 miles
- 2009 – 151,515 miles
- 2008 – 142,127 miles
- 2007 – 131,385 miles
- 2006 – 118,542 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,612 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 wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,612 miles (+1,573)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 97,612 miles
- Test number
- 384952649873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,039 miles (+1,164)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 96,039 miles
- Test number
- 157403952114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,875 miles (+1,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 94,875 miles
- Test number
- 228590384278
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,823 miles (+2,870)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 93,823 miles
- Test number
- 554642452973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner swivel ball leaking slightly.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,953 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 90,953 miles
- Test number
- 766694750363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protection applied (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protection applied (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has heavy corrosion at various points front to rear. Rear cross members have heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside / chassis has underseal applied in various places
Fail90,953 miles (+3,415)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,953 miles
- Test number
- 388692899770
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protection applied (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protection applied (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has heavy corrosion at various points front to rear. Rear cross members have heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside / chassis has underseal applied in various places
Pass87,538 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 87,538 miles
- Test number
- 762660888030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,536 miles (+9,455)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,536 miles
- Test number
- 505813914284
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Pass78,081 miles (+654)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 78,081 miles
- Test number
- 137328835112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,427 miles
- Test number
- 183936945064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 77,427 miles
- Test number
- 945326191329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,427 miles (+10,867)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,427 miles
- Test number
- 200380932175
- MajorBody component insecure bonnet catch not securing properly (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass66,560 miles (+7,849)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 66,560 miles
- Test number
- 158629228999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass58,711 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,711 miles
- Test number
- 939726665043
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail58,711 miles (+7,352)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,711 miles
- Test number
- 127043891799
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of wheel (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass51,359 miles (+12,800)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 51,359 miles
- Test number
- 455602755072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass38,559 miles (-2,606)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 38,559 miles
- Test number
- 766577754033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,165 miles (-54,975)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,165 miles
- Test number
- 189936033453
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass96,140 miles (-66,474)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 96,140 miles
- Test number
- 889327302093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,614 miles (+11,099)9 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 162,614 miles
- Test number
- 592846760115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAlot of travel on h/brake lever
- NoteRear diff worn
- NoteSlight play on steering balljoint
Pass151,515 miles (+132)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 151,515 miles
- Test number
- 540344159173
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight wear on front suspension arm bushes
Fail151,383 miles (+9,256)3 dangerous10 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,383 miles
- Test number
- 974139649187
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear propshaft uj badly worn and flange loose on diff
- NoteSlight wear on front suspension arm bushes
Pass142,127 miles (+81)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 142,127 miles
- Test number
- 400013868132
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteRear propshaft uj slight wear
Fail142,046 miles (+10,661)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,046 miles
- Test number
- 384944158189
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteRear propshaft uj slight wear
Pass131,385 miles (+211)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 131,385 miles
- Test number
- 193268057119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,174 miles (+12,632)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,174 miles
- Test number
- 202241657117
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteProp shaft uj slightly worn
Pass118,542 miles (+1,496)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 118,542 miles
- Test number
- 222273756110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,046 miles (+764)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,046 miles
- Test number
- 102896036139
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail116,282 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,282 miles
- Test number
- 763285626162
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSlight wear on rear propshaft uj
- NoteSlight wear on steering drop arm ball joint
Questions about K8 UUB
- Does K8 UUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 UUB is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 UUB?
- The MOT on K8 UUB is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 UUB done?
- K8 UUB was recorded at 97,612 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026.
- Has K8 UUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 UUB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on K8 UUB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 7 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 UUB find?
- K8 UUB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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