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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LD08 AOLMOT history

LD08 AOL is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LD08 AOL silver 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 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,527 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AOL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AOL was last recorded at 110,527 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 6,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,943 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,584 miles
Average per year
6,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,527 miles
  • 2025 – 103,943 miles
  • 2024 – 97,199 miles
  • 2023 – 89,563 miles
  • 2022 – 80,992 miles
  • 2021 – 68,944 miles
  • 2020 – 60,669 miles
  • 2019 – 46,950 miles
  • 2018 – 37,256 miles
  • 2017 – 28,743 miles
  • 2016 – 20,425 miles
  • 2015 – 19,283 miles
  • 2014 – 15,489 miles
  • 2013 – 13,666 miles
  • 2012 – 12,485 miles
  • 2011 – 8,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,527 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,527 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,527 miles
    Test number
    515193306218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,943 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    389623414088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,199 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    435659693114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,563 miles (+8,571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    337187461857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side step corroded
  5. Pass80,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    311948714008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,992 miles (+12,048)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    728394464261
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass68,944 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    771604847116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    305978620301
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms bushes are split/ worn
    • AdvisoryOsr shock absorber top bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint boot cracked/split slightly
  9. Fail60,669 miles (+13,719)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    751458009119
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms bushes are split/ worn
    • AdvisoryOsr shock absorber top bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint boot cracked/split slightly
  10. Pass46,950 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    776453587497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    163424469814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  12. Fail37,256 miles (+8,513)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    160272507587
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  13. Pass28,743 miles (+8,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    946578773691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass20,425 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,425 miles
    Test number
    370983784142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,283 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,283 miles
    Test number
    479895635196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,489 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,489 miles
    Test number
    565655134152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,666 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,666 miles
    Test number
    698093043141
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  18. Pass12,485 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,485 miles
    Test number
    179430832195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,433 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    8,433 miles
    Test number
    257451331483
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear axle leaking oil

Questions about LD08 AOL

Does LD08 AOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 AOL is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AOL?
The MOT on LD08 AOL is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 AOL done?
LD08 AOL was recorded at 110,527 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
Has LD08 AOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AOL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 AOL 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 AOL find?
LD08 AOL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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