LAND ROVER DEFENDER L8JKP has 30 MOTs

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This 2001 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,480 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10:50.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 27th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

L8JKP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 2027118,480 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Link From Drop Arm Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Hubs Seal Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202527TH FEBRUARY 2026118,064 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202427TH FEBRUARY 2025116,634 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Ram End Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Pickman Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Swivel Joints Weeping Fluid
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 20227TH DECEMBER 2023114,474 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Rear Lower (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Rear Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Axle Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Underside Waxoiled
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20217TH DECEMBER 2022111,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Underside Waxoiled
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 2021111,694 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Underside Waxoiled
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20209TH NOVEMBER 2021110,367 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Chassis Covered In Waxoyl
  2. ADVISORY - Underside Covered In Waxoyl
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2020110,365 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Chassis Covered In Waxoyl
  16. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  17. ADVISORY - Underside Covered In Waxoyl
PASSED16TH MARCH 202015TH MARCH 2021110,082 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Heavily Undersealed Underneath
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED10TH MARCH 2020110,082 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outrigger Strengthener (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Heavily Undersealed Underneath
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED12TH MARCH 201911TH MARCH 2020108,974 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 201819TH JUNE 2019107,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear X Member Rusty
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Pitted
FAILED5TH JUNE 2018107,995 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Vehicle Structure Strengthening Plate Or Fastening So Insecure That Structural Rigidity Is Seriously Reduced X Member Bracket On Chassis Under Drivers Seat (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear X Member Rusty
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Pitted
  8. DANGEROUS - Oil Leaking Continuously From Engine Posing A Serious Risk To Road Safety Oil Filter Housing Top Rotation One (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH JUNE 201719TH JUNE 2018106,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s/f Brake Pipe Surface Rust
FAILED13TH JUNE 2017106,650 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering X Member (6.1.a.1)
  4. ADVISORY - O/s/f Brake Pipe Surface Rust
PASSED10TH JUNE 201616TH JUNE 2017105,486 MI
FAILED8TH JUNE 2016105,486 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED26TH MAY 201516TH JUNE 2016103,021 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 201416TH JUNE 201598,264 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Joint Rusty
  2. USER ENTERED - Tow Ball Bracket Missing
FAILED9TH JUNE 201498,264 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Joint Rusty
  3. USER ENTERED - Tow Ball Bracket Missing
PASSED5TH JUNE 201316TH JUNE 201492,187 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 201216TH JUNE 201385,925 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Slightly Perished
PASSED7TH JUNE 201116TH JUNE 201278,347 MI
FAILED7TH JUNE 201178,347 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED4TH JUNE 201016TH JUNE 201167,366 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 200916TH JUNE 201060,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Headlamp Securing Ring Corroded.
PASSED22ND MAY 200816TH JUNE 200956,394 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Crossmember Corroded By Tow Bar & Rear Step Mountings.
FAILED22ND MAY 200856,394 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Crossmember Corroded By Tow Bar & Rear Step Mountings.
PASSED15TH JUNE 200716TH JUNE 200852,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED5TH JUNE 200616TH JUNE 200746,741 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L8JKP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

L8JKP MOT Comments

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L8JKP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,480 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,739 miles

L8JKP FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L8JKP was manufactured on Thursday 28th June 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,480 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,739 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L8JKP has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 39 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 19 Major, 2 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does L8JKP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 L8JKP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L8JKP Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 L8JKP does have Tax. Read more

When does L8JKP Tax expire?

The current Tax for L8JKP will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L8JKP MOT expire?

The current MOT for L8JKP will expire in 9 months on Saturday 27th February 2027. Read more

When did L8JKP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L8JKP was on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L8JKP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L8JKP we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L8JKP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L8JKP we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L8JKP?

L8JKP is registered as a 2001 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L8JKP done?

The odometer reading for L8JKP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 118,480 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,739 miles per year. Read more

How old is L8JKP?

The vehicle L8JKP was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th June 2001. Read more

What colour is L8JKP?

The official colour of L8JKP is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L8JKP have?

L8JKP has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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