
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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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