Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
V8 KAWMOT history
V8 KAW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 123,701 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,169 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 KAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 KAW was last recorded at 123,701 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 9,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,457 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,244 miles
- Average per year
- 6,169 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,701 miles
- 2025 – 114,457 miles
- 2024 – 102,568 miles
- 2023 – 91,779 miles
- 2022 – 90,833 miles
- 2021 – 86,898 miles
- 2020 – 82,651 miles
- 2019 – 76,167 miles
- 2018 – 70,494 miles
- 2016 – 62,133 miles
- 2015 – 59,814 miles
- 2014 – 56,433 miles
- 2013 – 51,214 miles
- 2012 – 38,716 miles
- 2011 – 31,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,701 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryWaxed and under sealed underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryWipers stalk is worn
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.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Light corrosion to the nearside and offside chassis mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,701 miles (+9,244)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 123,701 miles
- Test number
- 473002798219
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWaxed and under sealed underneath
- AdvisoryWipers stalk is worn
Pass114,457 miles (+11,889)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 114,457 miles
- Test number
- 914536526056
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) waxed and under sealed underneath
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass102,568 miles (+10,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,568 miles
- Test number
- 123560661716
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryWaxed and under sealed underneath
Pass91,779 miles (+946)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,779 miles
- Test number
- 805244063734
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass90,833 miles (+3,935)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 90,833 miles
- Test number
- 939730353109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,898 miles (+4,247)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 86,898 miles
- Test number
- 324195517902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,651 miles (+6,484)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 82,651 miles
- Test number
- 413481499144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,167 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 76,167 miles
- Test number
- 856276707765
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail76,163 miles (+5,669)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,163 miles
- Test number
- 913180346346
- MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,494 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 70,494 miles
- Test number
- 507172567255
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to the nearside and offside chassis mounts
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Fail70,492 miles (+8,359)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,492 miles
- Test number
- 630281578147
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to the nearside and offside chassis mounts
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Pass62,133 miles (+974)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,133 miles
- Test number
- 427584970659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,159 miles (+1,345)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 61,159 miles
- Test number
- 725672695456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak oil filter
Pass59,814 miles (+3,381)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,814 miles
- Test number
- 256050623160
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass56,433 miles (+5,219)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,433 miles
- Test number
- 585791754261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,214 miles (+4,005)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 51,214 miles
- Test number
- 885732753248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,209 miles (+8,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,209 miles
- Test number
- 347302443048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,716 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,716 miles
- Test number
- 957868942004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail38,716 miles (+7,524)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,716 miles
- Test number
- 156947142043
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass31,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,192 miles
- Test number
- 565607561014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,192 miles1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,192 miles
- Test number
- 709123061061
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about V8 KAW
- Does V8 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KAW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 KAW?
- The MOT on V8 KAW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 KAW done?
- V8 KAW was recorded at 123,701 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,169 miles a year.
- Has V8 KAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 KAW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on V8 KAW 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 KAW find?
- V8 KAW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all, and 2 more.
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