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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

T8 UKOMOT history

T8 UKO is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,761 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 UKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 UKO was last recorded at 85,761 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,877 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,884 miles
Average per year
4,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,761 miles
  • 2024 – 81,877 miles
  • 2023 – 79,880 miles
  • 2022 – 75,650 miles
  • 2021 – 65,410 miles
  • 2019 – 56,462 miles
  • 2018 – 43,668 miles
  • 2016 – 38,500 miles
  • 2015 – 33,670 miles
  • 2014 – 28,465 miles
  • 2013 – 21,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,761 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear cross member showing signs of corrosion

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,761 miles (+3,884)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    533620846359
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass81,877 miles (+1,997)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,877 miles
    Test number
    542376585144
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass79,880 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    524469259730
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,880 miles (+4,230)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    424859082503
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,650 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    942457410507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,410 miles
    Test number
    504564354615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low Change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail65,410 miles (+8,948)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,410 miles
    Test number
    415402342571
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low Change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,462 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    213024367819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,060 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    313450975391
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail50,060 miles (+6,392)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    639453044226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass43,668 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,668 miles
    Test number
    864924277094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,500 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,500 miles
    Test number
    793324936727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,670 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    141918303387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,316 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,316 miles
    Test number
    179809725073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,465 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,465 miles
    Test number
    925728684256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,790 miles
    Test number
    219973653252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 UKO

Does T8 UKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 UKO is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 UKO?
The MOT on T8 UKO is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 UKO done?
T8 UKO was recorded at 85,761 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,901 miles a year.
Has T8 UKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 UKO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 UKO 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 UKO find?
T8 UKO passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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