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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LD08 GOXMOT history

LD08 GOX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LD08 GOX 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,244 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GOX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GOX was last recorded at 129,244 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,234 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,010 miles
Average per year
5,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,244 miles
  • 2024 – 121,234 miles
  • 2023 – 113,793 miles
  • 2022 – 107,054 miles
  • 2021 – 98,421 miles
  • 2020 – 91,189 miles
  • 2019 – 87,376 miles
  • 2018 – 81,418 miles
  • 2017 – 76,138 miles
  • 2016 – 69,828 miles
  • 2015 – 65,561 miles
  • 2014 – 58,764 miles
  • 2013 – 56,421 miles
  • 2012 – 47,757 miles
  • 2011 – 44,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,244 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,244 miles (+8,010)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,244 miles
    Test number
    267905744682
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,234 miles (+7,441)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,234 miles
    Test number
    762790710289
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside third row seat missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,793 miles (+6,739)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,793 miles
    Test number
    896848574672
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,054 miles (+8,633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    340052705163
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint heavily corroded

  5. Pass98,421 miles (+7,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,421 miles
    Test number
    574166034215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,189 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    258918197116
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,376 miles
    Test number
    500210810636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,376 miles (+5,958)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,376 miles
    Test number
    984591831952
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside rear shock absorbers, lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass81,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    133570890303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail81,418 miles (+5,280)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    190425995691
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,138 miles (+6,310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    606103016713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryTransfer box slight leak, rear diff slight leak

  12. Pass69,828 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    606028566571
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housing gaskets are slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
    • AdvisoryOil leak from steering box
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box

  13. Fail69,812 miles (+4,251)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,812 miles
    Test number
    423141380200
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper & lower bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housing gaskets are slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
    • AdvisoryOil leak from steering box
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box

  14. Pass65,561 miles (+6,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    711873944336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass58,764 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    468824214425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,421 miles (+1)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    977089513238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
    • NoteVehicle body damaged and temporay repair

  17. Fail56,420 miles (+8,663)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,420 miles
    Test number
    326328213244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

  18. Pass47,757 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,757 miles
    Test number
    307239772183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteGrease around front hubs
    • NoteRear shock absorber dust cover loose

  19. Fail47,756 miles (+2,823)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,756 miles
    Test number
    199549772140
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteGrease around front hubs
    • NoteRear shock absorber dust cover loose

  20. Pass44,933 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    987830241187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,629 miles2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    467251281057
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 GOX

Does LD08 GOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GOX is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GOX?
The MOT on LD08 GOX is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GOX done?
LD08 GOX was recorded at 129,244 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,746 miles a year.
Has LD08 GOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GOX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LD08 GOX 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 GOX find?
LD08 GOX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle; steering box leaking oil; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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