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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc

LD08 ASUMOT history

LD08 ASU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

LD08 ASU blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
115,715 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ASU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ASU was last recorded at 115,715 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 1,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,314 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,401 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,715 miles
  • 2023 – 114,314 miles
  • 2022 – 112,015 miles
  • 2021 – 108,582 miles
  • 2020 – 107,405 miles
  • 2019 – 106,151 miles
  • 2018 – 103,309 miles
  • 2017 – 100,550 miles
  • 2016 – 97,014 miles
  • 2015 – 92,437 miles
  • 2014 – 86,170 miles
  • 2013 – 77,701 miles
  • 2012 – 65,704 miles
  • 2011 – 58,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,715 miles (+1,401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    377282255528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak

  2. Pass114,314 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,314 miles
    Test number
    466102125207
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass112,015 miles (+3,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,015 miles
    Test number
    754311331192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass108,582 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    137140460536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail108,581 miles (+1,176)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    402304363425
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass107,405 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,405 miles
    Test number
    161599666874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail107,405 miles (+1,254)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,405 miles
    Test number
    873589165303
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass106,151 miles (+2,842)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    658020032064
    • MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass103,309 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    833956790264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seat not deployed at time of test

  10. Fail103,309 miles (+2,759)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    330302396250
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Upper adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seat not deployed at time of test

  11. Pass100,550 miles (+3,536)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,550 miles
    Test number
    449609576035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass97,014 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,014 miles
    Test number
    698114477991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,976 miles (+4,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,976 miles
    Test number
    272679217816
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass92,437 miles (+6,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,437 miles
    Test number
    877055685546
    • 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)

  15. Pass86,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    185213304315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,170 miles (+8,469)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    138663804324
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass77,701 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    235098783232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,156 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    225489613415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    187171422171
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail65,704 miles (+7,407)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    627111222189
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    447207911115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ASU

Does LD08 ASU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ASU expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ASU?
The MOT on LD08 ASU expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ASU done?
LD08 ASU was recorded at 115,715 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has LD08 ASU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ASU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 ASU 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 ASU find?
LD08 ASU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front swivel housing has slight oil leak, and 2 more.

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