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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V8 GKJMOT history

V8 GKJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

V8 GKJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,363 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GKJ was last recorded at 102,363 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,382 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,981 miles
Average per year
3,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,363 miles
  • 2024 – 100,382 miles
  • 2023 – 96,423 miles
  • 2022 – 93,793 miles
  • 2021 – 88,643 miles
  • 2020 – 85,895 miles
  • 2019 – 82,896 miles
  • 2017 – 79,996 miles
  • 2016 – 74,175 miles
  • 2015 – 71,850 miles
  • 2014 – 69,273 miles
  • 2013 – 66,513 miles
  • 2012 – 63,163 miles
  • 2011 – 59,474 miles
  • 2010 – 54,027 miles
  • 2009 – 50,143 miles
  • 2008 – 45,188 miles
  • 2007 – 38,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,363 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,363 miles (+1,981)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    104502025265
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass100,382 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    990650458840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,423 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    870086941052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass93,793 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,793 miles
    Test number
    244227574108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    293231795919
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail90,013 miles (+1,370)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    254600261332
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced obscured (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass88,643 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    943785864600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,895 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,895 miles
    Test number
    342068345388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,896 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    826609719091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,996 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    138750100177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,547 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    602380272877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,515 miles (+2,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    864425760655
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
  13. Pass74,175 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    948356992166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,850 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    745956105002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,273 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    535267504010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,513 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,513 miles
    Test number
    849124913016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,163 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,163 miles
    Test number
    185892412444
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  18. Pass63,163 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,163 miles
    Test number
    748842212040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,474 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    858681111049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,027 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    872819410011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,143 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    902502419015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,188 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    381027808045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    801769517053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GKJ

Does V8 GKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GKJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 GKJ?
The MOT on V8 GKJ is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GKJ done?
V8 GKJ was recorded at 102,363 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,372 miles a year.
Has V8 GKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GKJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 GKJ 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 V8 GKJ find?
V8 GKJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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