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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

T8 KSGMOT history

T8 KSG is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,511 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 KSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 KSG was last recorded at 106,511 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,593 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,918 miles
Average per year
6,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,511 miles
  • 2024 – 103,593 miles
  • 2023 – 99,741 miles
  • 2022 – 99,692 miles
  • 2021 – 99,135 miles
  • 2020 – 96,736 miles
  • 2019 – 94,682 miles
  • 2018 – 92,649 miles
  • 2017 – 88,816 miles
  • 2016 – 69,272 miles
  • 2015 – 56,081 miles
  • 2014 – 40,871 miles
  • 2013 – 22,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,511 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,511 miles (+2,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    564688095638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass103,593 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,593 miles
    Test number
    839904982965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,373 miles (+2,632)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,373 miles
    Test number
    607296378259
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spear seal leaking

  4. Pass99,741 miles (+24)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,741 miles
    Test number
    662412759277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sphere hub seal leaking

  5. Fail99,717 miles (+25)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    727080800093
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sphere hub seal leaking

  6. Fail99,692 miles (+557)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,692 miles
    Test number
    971940544458
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated at joints
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Hub seal leaking

  7. Pass99,135 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,135 miles
    Test number
    554679357317
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner hub seal leaking

  8. Fail98,941 miles (+2,205)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,941 miles
    Test number
    116548146204
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner hub seal leaking

  9. Pass96,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,736 miles
    Test number
    847624928846
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering wheel attachment

  10. Fail96,736 miles (+2,054)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,736 miles
    Test number
    748715365978
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering wheel attachment

  11. Pass94,682 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,682 miles
    Test number
    337163198166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail94,655 miles (+2,006)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    859991136612
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,649 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    945295881289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,608 miles (+3,792)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    696766517366
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass88,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    605253148013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail88,816 miles (+19,544)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    572287977545
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,272 miles (+13,191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    840892924699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass56,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    816564303262
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail56,081 miles (+15,210)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    395913926030
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass40,871 miles (+18,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,871 miles
    Test number
    335954224289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,050 miles
    Test number
    927780623288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 KSG

Does T8 KSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 KSG is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 KSG?
The MOT on T8 KSG is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 KSG done?
T8 KSG was recorded at 106,511 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,801 miles a year.
Has T8 KSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 KSG has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 KSG 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 T8 KSG find?
T8 KSG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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