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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LD08 GNZMOT history

LD08 GNZ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LD08 GNZ green 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,863 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GNZ was last recorded at 121,863 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,769 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,094 miles
Average per year
6,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,863 miles
  • 2025 – 118,769 miles
  • 2024 – 116,054 miles
  • 2023 – 113,271 miles
  • 2022 – 111,565 miles
  • 2020 – 110,360 miles
  • 2019 – 104,586 miles
  • 2018 – 98,401 miles
  • 2017 – 90,177 miles
  • 2016 – 84,023 miles
  • 2014 – 65,233 miles
  • 2013 – 48,500 miles
  • 2012 – 37,190 miles
  • 2011 – 25,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,863 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Swivel joint minor Leak both sides
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear shock absorber bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • EML on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,863 miles (+3,094)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,863 miles
    Test number
    430856968418
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Swivel joint minor Leak both sides
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear shock absorber bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,769 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    637744032299
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle seals seeping
  3. Fail118,714 miles (+2,660)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    305534525923
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle seals seeping
  4. Pass116,054 miles (+2,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    580404580622
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass113,271 miles (+1,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,271 miles
    Test number
    331272820334
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass111,565 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    617286640046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  7. Pass110,360 miles (+5,774)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,360 miles
    Test number
    835143346555
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass104,586 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    998756790325
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub damp
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox slight oil leak
  9. Fail104,586 miles (+6,185)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    600245714676
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub damp
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox slight oil leak
  10. Pass98,401 miles (+197)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,401 miles
    Test number
    312456070194
    • AdvisoryAll tyres badly age cracking
    • AdvisoryDampness around steering box
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront to Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail98,204 miles (+8,027)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,204 miles
    Test number
    115697842487
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing Both track rod ends split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres badly age cracking
    • AdvisoryDampness around steering box
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront to Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass90,177 miles (+6,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,177 miles
    Test number
    180166295811
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracks and cuts
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  13. Pass84,023 miles (+18,790)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    745799394353
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light displayed on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCuts to tyres and sidewalls
    • AdvisoryDeep cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy
  14. Pass65,233 miles (+16,733)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    697495944225
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine light on
  15. Pass48,500 miles (+11,310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,500 miles
    Test number
    466149593063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine light on
  16. Pass37,190 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    127144192494
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  17. Fail37,044 miles (+11,334)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    337162682099
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteWiper blades deteriated
  18. Pass25,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,710 miles
    Test number
    706067971005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GNZ

Does LD08 GNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GNZ is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GNZ?
The MOT on LD08 GNZ is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GNZ done?
LD08 GNZ was recorded at 121,863 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,228 miles a year.
Has LD08 GNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GNZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 GNZ 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 GNZ find?
LD08 GNZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front swivel joint minor leak both sides; general under body corrosion, and 7 more.

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