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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L8 JKPMOT history

L8 JKP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L8 JKP blue 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,480 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JKP
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 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JKP was last recorded at 118,480 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,064 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
416 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,480 miles
  • 2025 – 118,064 miles
  • 2024 – 116,634 miles
  • 2022 – 114,474 miles
  • 2021 – 111,699 miles
  • 2020 – 110,367 miles
  • 2019 – 108,974 miles
  • 2018 – 107,995 miles
  • 2017 – 106,650 miles
  • 2016 – 105,486 miles
  • 2015 – 103,021 miles
  • 2014 – 98,264 miles
  • 2013 – 92,187 miles
  • 2012 – 85,925 miles
  • 2011 – 78,347 miles
  • 2010 – 67,366 miles
  • 2009 – 60,725 miles
  • 2008 – 56,394 miles
  • 2007 – 52,019 miles
  • 2006 – 46,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,480 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link from drop arm rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front hubs seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Underside waxoiled

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chassis covered in waxoyl

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Underside covered in waxoyl

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,480 miles (+416)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,480 miles
    Test number
    569363608299
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link from drop arm rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front hubs seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,064 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    339543527564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,634 miles (+2,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,634 miles
    Test number
    505851511254
    • AdvisoryFront SWIVEL JOINTS WEEPING FLUID
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pickman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ram end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass114,474 miles (+2,775)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,474 miles
    Test number
    661521037359
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoiled

  5. Pass111,699 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    574780658358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoiled

  6. Fail111,694 miles (+1,327)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    136680268277
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoiled

  7. Pass110,367 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    633610825408
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in waxoyl
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoyl

  8. Fail110,365 miles (+283)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,365 miles
    Test number
    104505552434
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in waxoyl
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoyl
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass110,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,082 miles
    Test number
    617391596786
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed underneath

  10. Fail110,082 miles (+1,108)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,082 miles
    Test number
    482949796460
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger strengthener (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed underneath

  11. Pass108,974 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    598202014751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    550328619113
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear x member rusty

  13. Fail107,995 miles (+1,345)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    915087807384
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced x member bracket on chassis under drivers seat (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter housing top rotation one (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear x member rusty

  14. Pass106,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,650 miles
    Test number
    436965128596
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe surface rust

  15. Fail106,650 miles (+1,164)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,650 miles
    Test number
    221504384142
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe surface rust

  16. Pass105,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    851613451383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,486 miles (+2,465)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    168005709288
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass103,021 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,021 miles
    Test number
    558966645101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,264 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    375011764170
    • NoteRear exhaust joint rusty
    • NoteTow ball bracket missing

  20. Fail98,264 miles (+6,077)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    485360464187
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear exhaust joint rusty
    • NoteTow ball bracket missing

  21. Pass92,187 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    138256453160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,925 miles (+7,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    357952342147
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished

  23. Pass78,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    828748051144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,347 miles (+10,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    626158151191
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass67,366 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    854485150143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,725 miles (+4,331)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,725 miles
    Test number
    914341769136
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/S headlamp securing ring corroded.

  27. Pass56,394 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    174803348167
    • NoteREAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BY TOW BAR & REAR STEP MOUNTINGS.

  28. Fail56,394 miles (+4,375)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    584103848193
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteREAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED BY TOW BAR & REAR STEP MOUNTINGS.

  29. Pass52,019 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    580326367121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass46,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,741 miles
    Test number
    844856956184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L8 JKP

Does L8 JKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JKP is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JKP?
The MOT on L8 JKP is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JKP done?
L8 JKP was recorded at 118,480 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has L8 JKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JKP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 JKP 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 JKP find?
L8 JKP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play link from drop arm rod; oil leak, but not excessive front hubs seal weeping.

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