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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,395 cc

LD08 GSVMOT history

LD08 GSV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

LD08 GSV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2024
Mileage
133,216 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GSV
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 expired on 14 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GSV was last recorded at 133,216 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 7,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,625 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,591 miles
Average per year
8,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,216 miles
  • 2022 – 125,625 miles
  • 2021 – 117,975 miles
  • 2020 – 109,055 miles
  • 2019 – 95,318 miles
  • 2018 – 87,997 miles
  • 2017 – 84,574 miles
  • 2016 – 76,448 miles
  • 2015 – 67,896 miles
  • 2014 – 57,794 miles
  • 2013 – 41,372 miles
  • 2012 – 28,768 miles
  • 2011 – 20,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,216 miles
    Test number
    292389974054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail133,216 miles (+7,591)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,216 miles
    Test number
    745161186375
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass125,625 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    998633562344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,975 miles (+8,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    239135224276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    605125952164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,055 miles (+13,737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    453551065567
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass95,318 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    933598213782
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail95,318 miles (+7,321)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    693853470025
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,997 miles (+3,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    902432613640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass84,574 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    357003528423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    594689388176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,448 miles (+8,552)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    616165389041
    • FailureFront Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass67,896 miles (+10,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    648475905185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass57,794 miles (+16,422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    977212074034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,372 miles (+12,604)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    868266763097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,768 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    519751162009
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  17. Pass28,768 miles (+8,550)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    838601862031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,218 miles
    Test number
    157170771477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GSV

Does LD08 GSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GSV expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GSV?
The MOT on LD08 GSV expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GSV done?
LD08 GSV was recorded at 133,216 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 8,996 miles a year.
Has LD08 GSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GSV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 GSV 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 GSV find?
LD08 GSV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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