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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L80 KKAMOT history

L80 KKA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L80 KKA green 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,144 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 KKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 KKA was last recorded at 147,144 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,171 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,973 miles
Average per year
9,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,144 miles
  • 2024 – 141,171 miles
  • 2023 – 136,007 miles
  • 2022 – 128,964 miles
  • 2021 – 121,036 miles
  • 2020 – 113,440 miles
  • 2019 – 104,338 miles
  • 2018 – 90,217 miles
  • 2017 – 80,636 miles
  • 2016 – 71,340 miles
  • 2015 – 56,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,144 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    139175305804
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail147,144 miles (+5,973)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    581546487860
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass141,171 miles (+5,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,171 miles
    Test number
    450876410645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass136,007 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,007 miles
    Test number
    576472771370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,964 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,964 miles
    Test number
    286976214915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,036 miles (+7,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,036 miles
    Test number
    891894357574
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass113,440 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,440 miles
    Test number
    116572085968
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail113,440 miles (+9,102)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,440 miles
    Test number
    445060970894
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,338 miles
    Test number
    785038351828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,338 miles (+14,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,338 miles
    Test number
    699542480870
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass90,217 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    598726822863
    • MinorOffside Lower Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail90,217 miles (+9,581)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    299413098980
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,636 miles (+9,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    338286813231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass71,340 miles (+15,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    613477476618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    741709274113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail56,038 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    806609305621
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L80 KKA

Does L80 KKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 KKA is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L80 KKA?
The MOT on L80 KKA is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 KKA done?
L80 KKA was recorded at 147,144 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,089 miles a year.
Has L80 KKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 KKA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L80 KKA 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 L80 KKA find?
L80 KKA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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