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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LB08 USMMOT history

LB08 USM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,481 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 USM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 USM was last recorded at 127,481 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,208 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,273 miles
Average per year
5,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,481 miles
  • 2025 – 122,208 miles
  • 2024 – 117,698 miles
  • 2023 – 112,134 miles
  • 2022 – 107,746 miles
  • 2020 – 104,166 miles
  • 2019 – 100,247 miles
  • 2018 – 95,028 miles
  • 2016 – 91,712 miles
  • 2015 – 89,310 miles
  • 2014 – 86,494 miles
  • 2013 – 75,080 miles
  • 2012 – 61,301 miles
  • 2011 – 45,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,481 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,481 miles (+5,273)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,481 miles
    Test number
    216792836721
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass122,208 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,208 miles
    Test number
    695462377759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,698 miles (+5,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,698 miles
    Test number
    829693507009
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass112,134 miles (+4,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,134 miles
    Test number
    369361315742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,746 miles (+3,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,746 miles
    Test number
    661887510628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side muddy

  6. Pass104,166 miles (+3,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    428710242255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass100,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    413240205838
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail100,247 miles (+5,219)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,247 miles
    Test number
    319824975866
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,028 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    238133428705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail95,018 miles (+3,306)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,018 miles
    Test number
    793319048886
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass91,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    236724563587
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic casing missing seat belt still works as intended

  12. Fail91,712 miles (+2,402)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    359174036734
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic casing missing seat belt still works as intended

  13. Pass89,310 miles (+2,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,310 miles
    Test number
    765625995123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass86,494 miles (+11,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,494 miles
    Test number
    348932904442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass75,080 miles (+13,779)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    287719273114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass61,301 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    849757772110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail61,239 miles (+16,196)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    966054672108
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Pass45,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    385644171133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 USM

Does LB08 USM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 USM is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 USM?
The MOT on LB08 USM is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 USM done?
LB08 USM was recorded at 127,481 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
Has LB08 USM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 USM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 USM 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 LB08 USM find?
LB08 USM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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