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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,395 cc

LD08 GOJMOT history

LD08 GOJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LD08 GOJ 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,192 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GOJ was last recorded at 142,192 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,192 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,192 miles
  • 2025 – 138,077 miles
  • 2024 – 133,295 miles
  • 2023 – 127,854 miles
  • 2022 – 121,975 miles
  • 2021 – 115,108 miles
  • 2019 – 100,196 miles
  • 2018 – 93,051 miles
  • 2017 – 82,808 miles
  • 2016 – 72,619 miles
  • 2015 – 66,688 miles
  • 2014 – 59,039 miles
  • 2013 – 48,821 miles
  • 2012 – 39,590 miles
  • 2011 – 27,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,192 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    220363006701
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail142,192 miles (+4,115)5 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    612099453126
    • DangerousNearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm arm - ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass138,077 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,077 miles
    Test number
    820193959644
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail138,076 miles (+4,781)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,076 miles
    Test number
    283637548477
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass133,295 miles (+5,441)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,295 miles
    Test number
    382549390445
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryAll front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded

  6. Pass127,854 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    472683295754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail127,854 miles (+5,879)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    326386459107
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass121,975 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,975 miles
    Test number
    947025138658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail121,975 miles (+6,867)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,975 miles
    Test number
    691223294882
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass115,108 miles (+14,912)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    812862357130
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass100,196 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    887789900954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail100,188 miles (+7,137)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,188 miles
    Test number
    619147336301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7.5 16c (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass93,051 miles (+10,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    373484562123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall is perrished

  14. Pass82,808 miles (+10,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    721345810492
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight leak in nearside front swivel joint

  15. Pass72,619 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,619 miles
    Test number
    953524043131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,688 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,688 miles
    Test number
    276830705123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass59,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    457476704192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,039 miles (+10,218)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    627736404111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass48,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    675106703126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,821 miles (+9,231)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    859736403186
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass39,590 miles (+12,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,590 miles
    Test number
    445218902173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,265 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,265 miles
    Test number
    699099501136
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak from transfer box

Questions about LD08 GOJ

Does LD08 GOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GOJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GOJ?
The MOT on LD08 GOJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GOJ done?
LD08 GOJ was recorded at 142,192 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,745 miles a year.
Has LD08 GOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GOJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 GOJ 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 GOJ find?
LD08 GOJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; steering box has seepage; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.

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