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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L8 KJWMOT history

L8 KJW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

L8 KJW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
155,658 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KJW was last recorded at 155,658 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 2,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,871 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,787 miles
Average per year
4,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,658 miles
  • 2021 – 152,871 miles
  • 2019 – 152,704 miles
  • 2017 – 151,506 miles
  • 2016 – 149,680 miles
  • 2015 – 138,524 miles
  • 2014 – 132,844 miles
  • 2013 – 122,496 miles
  • 2012 – 113,273 miles
  • 2011 – 109,148 miles
  • 2010 – 103,648 miles
  • 2009 – 99,001 miles
  • 2008 – 90,905 miles
  • 2007 – 84,654 miles
  • 2006 – 76,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,658 miles
    Test number
    511799883386
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,658 miles (+2,787)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,658 miles
    Test number
    960433657038
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,871 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    917519802824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats

  4. Pass152,704 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,704 miles
    Test number
    574601652268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to front flexis have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering ball oil seal damp

  5. Pass151,506 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,506 miles
    Test number
    503883775738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,680 miles (+2,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,680 miles
    Test number
    334427838882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass147,000 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    147,000 miles
    Test number
    232658804693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,524 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    278461565040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,844 miles
    Test number
    179100984076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,844 miles (+10,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,844 miles
    Test number
    348140884075
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass122,496 miles (+9,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,496 miles
    Test number
    658541783070
    • NoteSlight play steering damper bush

  12. Pass113,273 miles (+4,125)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    165801852068
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass109,148 miles (+5,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,148 miles
    Test number
    608143951001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass103,648 miles (+4,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,648 miles
    Test number
    860639640066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass99,001 miles (+8,096)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    130283649013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,905 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,905 miles
    Test number
    602270178089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,654 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    501266037071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,017 miles
    Test number
    110087946484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KJW

Does L8 KJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 KJW expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 KJW?
The MOT on L8 KJW expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 KJW done?
L8 KJW was recorded at 155,658 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 4,989 miles a year.
Has L8 KJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KJW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 KJW 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 KJW find?
L8 KJW passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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