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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LD08 AOBMOT history

LD08 AOB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LD08 AOB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,631 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AOB
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AOB was last recorded at 98,631 miles on 19 May 2026, 8,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,502 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,129 miles
Average per year
5,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,631 miles
  • 2025 – 90,502 miles
  • 2024 – 80,735 miles
  • 2023 – 77,195 miles
  • 2022 – 74,517 miles
  • 2021 – 67,029 miles
  • 2020 – 65,308 miles
  • 2019 – 65,033 miles
  • 2018 – 64,315 miles
  • 2017 – 62,219 miles
  • 2016 – 53,703 miles
  • 2015 – 45,828 miles
  • 2014 – 41,469 miles
  • 2013 – 33,720 miles
  • 2012 – 26,480 miles
  • 2011 – 13,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,631 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,631 miles (+8,129)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,631 miles
    Test number
    375810394947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,502 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    754172611448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,735 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    581302467660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,135 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    677708198537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,195 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    447081356406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint slightly leaking
  6. Pass74,517 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    940499308390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,512 miles (+7,483)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    901731003327
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass67,029 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    632740327196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,308 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    875356004316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    308673053227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,033 miles (+718)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    110816973828
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass64,315 miles (+2,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    429052027874
    • AdvisoryRear Temporary seating not inspected.
  13. Pass62,219 miles (+8,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    981845090060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  14. Pass53,703 miles (+7,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    191720315618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front diff
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front tractor joints
  15. Pass45,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,828 miles
    Test number
    558572161284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,828 miles (+4,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,828 miles
    Test number
    627366559524
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass41,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    659730854313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,469 miles (+374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    998760054389
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
  19. Pass41,095 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,095 miles
    Test number
    365143184441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,720 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,720 miles
    Test number
    569534993236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,480 miles (+13,107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,480 miles
    Test number
    397077492408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,373 miles
    Test number
    928690631118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about LD08 AOB

Does LD08 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 AOB is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AOB?
The MOT on LD08 AOB is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 AOB done?
LD08 AOB was recorded at 98,631 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
Has LD08 AOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AOB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 AOB 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 LD08 AOB find?
LD08 AOB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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