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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LD08 GRKMOT history

LD08 GRK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LD08 GRK 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 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,914 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GRK
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
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GRK was last recorded at 93,914 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,902 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,914 miles
  • 2024 – 93,276 miles
  • 2023 – 91,120 miles
  • 2022 – 88,453 miles
  • 2021 – 85,789 miles
  • 2018 – 72,892 miles
  • 2017 – 67,543 miles
  • 2016 – 59,945 miles
  • 2015 – 50,209 miles
  • 2014 – 40,215 miles
  • 2013 – 32,350 miles
  • 2012 – 23,976 miles
  • 2011 – 15,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,914 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    665614738020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail93,902 miles (+109)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,902 miles
    Test number
    130336933218
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,793 miles (+494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,793 miles
    Test number
    837185312082
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass93,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,299 miles
    Test number
    145597676158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail93,299 miles (+23)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,299 miles
    Test number
    610472693565
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail93,276 miles (+2,156)4 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,276 miles
    Test number
    185586317174
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass91,120 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    245326170365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    702499399336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,453 miles (+2,664)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    675099173698
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,789 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    475192010751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,779 miles (+12,887)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,779 miles
    Test number
    574897214597
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass72,892 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    161176699468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,543 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    919787342444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,541 miles (+7,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,541 miles
    Test number
    176803593426
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass59,945 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    137705205411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,209 miles (+9,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    938854705122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass40,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    238175864028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,215 miles (+7,865)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    148235164431
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,350 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    149484663405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    396178452063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,976 miles (+8,702)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    728198352032
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass15,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,274 miles
    Test number
    429948361022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GRK

Does LD08 GRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GRK is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GRK?
The MOT on LD08 GRK is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GRK done?
LD08 GRK was recorded at 93,914 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LD08 GRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GRK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 GRK 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 GRK find?
LD08 GRK passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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