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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LD08 GOAMOT history

LD08 GOA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 60,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LD08 GOA blue 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,857 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GOA was last recorded at 60,857 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,547 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,310 miles
Average per year
2,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,857 miles
  • 2025 – 59,547 miles
  • 2024 – 58,013 miles
  • 2023 – 56,508 miles
  • 2022 – 53,027 miles
  • 2021 – 50,808 miles
  • 2020 – 49,086 miles
  • 2019 – 45,124 miles
  • 2018 – 41,796 miles
  • 2017 – 38,665 miles
  • 2016 – 35,938 miles
  • 2015 – 32,745 miles
  • 2014 – 28,446 miles
  • 2013 – 24,370 miles
  • 2012 – 20,140 miles
  • 2011 – 16,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,857 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,857 miles (+1,310)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    731491284603
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,547 miles (+1,534)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    279004868389
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,013 miles (+1,505)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    771480875630
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AXLE JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DROP ARM JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass56,508 miles (+3,481)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    502717446161
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass53,027 miles (+2,219)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    344778270606
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass50,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    658588654984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,808 miles (+1,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    961232945263
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass49,086 miles (+3,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    646590845326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass45,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    478293289688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail45,124 miles (+3,328)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    792080249124
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass41,796 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    217083056734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,665 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,665 miles
    Test number
    201490736969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,938 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,938 miles
    Test number
    147603048283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,745 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    667639555183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    837533044199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,446 miles (+4,076)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    429443244116
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass24,370 miles (+4,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,370 miles
    Test number
    879324943199
    • NoteTransfer box slight oil leak

  18. Pass20,140 miles (+4,073)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,140 miles
    Test number
    759949252105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteO/S rear 1/4 dented

  19. Pass16,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,067 miles
    Test number
    268210861167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GOA

Does LD08 GOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GOA is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GOA?
The MOT on LD08 GOA is valid until 30 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 GOA done?
LD08 GOA was recorded at 60,857 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
Has LD08 GOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GOA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 GOA 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 GOA find?
LD08 GOA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-arm; nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central, and 2 more.

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