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Land Rover Defender

Blue and White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,395 cc

LD08 GRUMOT history

LD08 GRU is a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LD08 GRU 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 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,171 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GRU was last recorded at 67,171 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,696 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,475 miles
Average per year
2,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,171 miles
  • 2025 – 65,696 miles
  • 2021 – 64,222 miles
  • 2020 – 62,818 miles
  • 2018 – 61,257 miles
  • 2017 – 57,600 miles
  • 2016 – 54,281 miles
  • 2015 – 51,619 miles
  • 2014 – 48,912 miles
  • 2013 – 44,495 miles
  • 2012 – 29,000 miles
  • 2011 – 26,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,171 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,171 miles (+1,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    485576072899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,696 miles (+1,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    225306542238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,222 miles (+1,404)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,222 miles
    Test number
    122716305812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass62,818 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,818 miles
    Test number
    747950947361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,257 miles (+3,657)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,257 miles
    Test number
    734580784413
    • AdvisoryO/s/f upper sidelight not working
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play O/s & N/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box

  6. Pass57,600 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    389638027615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,563 miles (+3,282)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    599694487861
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass54,281 miles (+2,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    941148934702
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySTEERING BOX SEEPING OIL
    • AdvisoryTRACTOR JOINTS SEEPING GREASE
    • AdvisoryWASHERS POOR >>> CLEAN OUT REQUIRED

  9. Pass51,619 miles (+2,707)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,619 miles
    Test number
    658123165153
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS SEEPING GREASE

  10. Pass48,912 miles (+4,417)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    207142044147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
    • NoteOil leak from front diff
    • NoteSlight leak from front axle swivel joints

  11. Pass44,495 miles (+15,495)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,495 miles
    Test number
    476505063161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight leak from front axle swivels
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff

  12. Pass29,000 miles (+2,924)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    168503492406
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak front axle
    • NoteOil leak rear diff
    • NoteOil leak transfer box

  13. Pass26,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,076 miles
    Test number
    179576251481
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f hub unit seal leaking

Questions about LD08 GRU

Does LD08 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GRU is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GRU?
The MOT on LD08 GRU is valid until 22 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 GRU done?
LD08 GRU was recorded at 67,171 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,656 miles a year.
Has LD08 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GRU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LD08 GRU 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 GRU find?
LD08 GRU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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