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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

S8 KDSMOT history

S8 KDS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 57,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S8 KDS grey 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 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,971 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KDS
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
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KDS was last recorded at 57,971 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 7,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,765 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,206 miles
Average per year
5,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,971 miles
  • 2024 – 50,765 miles
  • 2023 – 44,924 miles
  • 2022 – 38,986 miles
  • 2021 – 35,048 miles
  • 2020 – 30,334 miles
  • 2019 – 23,909 miles
  • 2018 – 18,152 miles
  • 2017 – 12,835 miles
  • 2016 – 7,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,971 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (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.

  • Oil leak possible crank rear main seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,971 miles (+7,206)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,971 miles
    Test number
    450634044370
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass50,765 miles (+5,841)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    741560354106
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass44,924 miles (+5,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    839843763038
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass38,986 miles (+3,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    143814009516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    118196513728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,048 miles (+4,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    202755804025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass30,334 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,334 miles
    Test number
    955945494695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,909 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,909 miles
    Test number
    766904096353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,152 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    18,152 miles
    Test number
    962511015570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,835 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    12,835 miles
    Test number
    229895017852
    • AdvisoryOil leak possible crank rear main seal

  11. Fail12,834 miles (+5,651)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,834 miles
    Test number
    247367962064
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak possible crank rear main seal

  12. Pass7,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    7,183 miles
    Test number
    754789136996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KDS

Does S8 KDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KDS is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 KDS?
The MOT on S8 KDS is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 KDS done?
S8 KDS was recorded at 57,971 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,615 miles a year.
Has S8 KDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KDS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 KDS 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 S8 KDS find?
S8 KDS passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coil spring corroded all.; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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