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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S8 KGAMOT history

S8 KGA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S8 KGA black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,759 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KGA was last recorded at 93,759 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2018: 56,403 miles, lower than 495,500 miles on 23 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,159 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,600 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,759 miles
  • 2024 – 88,159 miles
  • 2023 – 82,929 miles
  • 2022 – 77,607 miles
  • 2021 – 72,195 miles
  • 2020 – 67,345 miles
  • 2019 – 62,042 miles
  • 2018 – 56,403 miles
  • 2017 – 495,500 miles
  • 2016 – 41,816 miles
  • 2015 – 29,703 miles
  • 2014 – 27,532 miles
  • 2012 – 21,399 miles
  • 2011 – 19,798 miles
  • 2010 – 17,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,759 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Chassis has applied protection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,759 miles (+5,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    457560765287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,159 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    977789136067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,929 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    330290829103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis has applied protection
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail82,916 miles (+5,309)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    214890308858
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Pitman Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis has applied protection
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass77,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,607 miles
    Test number
    220232596913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail77,607 miles (+5,412)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,607 miles
    Test number
    757341827846
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,195 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,195 miles
    Test number
    815355043156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,345 miles (+5,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,345 miles
    Test number
    860637032175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,042 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    552600881148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,403 miles (-439,097)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,403 miles
    Test number
    677536790974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass495,500 miles (+453,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    495,500 miles
    Test number
    104159678706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass41,816 miles (+12,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    855303530477
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,703 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    840704863206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,532 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    896202924134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,399 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    376690492402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,798 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,798 miles
    Test number
    896597891206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,468 miles
    Test number
    782698190213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KGA

Does S8 KGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KGA is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 KGA?
The MOT on S8 KGA is valid until 22 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 KGA done?
S8 KGA was recorded at 93,759 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has S8 KGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KGA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 KGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 KGA find?
S8 KGA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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