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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L8 JHKMOT history

L8 JHK is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L8 JHK grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,100 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JHK was last recorded at 51,100 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,069 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,031 miles
Average per year
2,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,100 miles
  • 2024 – 48,069 miles
  • 2023 – 43,674 miles
  • 2022 – 41,627 miles
  • 2021 – 39,977 miles
  • 2020 – 38,162 miles
  • 2019 – 36,895 miles
  • 2017 – 33,405 miles
  • 2016 – 23,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,100 miles
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,100 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    190732367295
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass48,069 miles (+4,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,069 miles
    Test number
    755004482991
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass43,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    818246851474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,674 miles (+2,047)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    303903860794
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass41,627 miles (+1,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,627 miles
    Test number
    408106701634
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3000-5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance just passsable

  6. Pass39,977 miles (+1,815)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,977 miles
    Test number
    813701195160
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass38,162 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    493076386262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,895 miles (+1,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    788277176713
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to split

  9. Pass35,419 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    875107813905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,405 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    671396899185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,931 miles (+7,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,931 miles
    Test number
    740324553724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass23,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,436 miles
    Test number
    100963532153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JHK

Does L8 JHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JHK is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JHK?
The MOT on L8 JHK is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JHK done?
L8 JHK was recorded at 51,100 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,785 miles a year.
Has L8 JHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JHK has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 JHK 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 L8 JHK find?
L8 JHK passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm.

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