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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LD08 GSZMOT history

LD08 GSZ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LD08 GSZ green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
141,065 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GSZ was last recorded at 141,065 miles on 7 May 2025, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,703 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,065 miles
  • 2024 – 140,703 miles
  • 2021 – 140,078 miles
  • 2019 – 135,522 miles
  • 2018 – 131,065 miles
  • 2017 – 122,252 miles
  • 2016 – 105,349 miles
  • 2015 – 90,223 miles
  • 2014 – 75,288 miles
  • 2013 – 65,011 miles
  • 2012 – 52,490 miles
  • 2011 – 40,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,065 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,065 miles (+362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,065 miles
    Test number
    963171609778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

  2. Pass140,703 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,703 miles
    Test number
    556000205106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,078 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,078 miles
    Test number
    404208972185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,522 miles (+4,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,522 miles
    Test number
    461690591919
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid appears contaminated

  5. Pass131,065 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,065 miles
    Test number
    700564463575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,252 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,252 miles
    Test number
    701400421104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail122,250 miles (+16,901)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    658613932810
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass105,349 miles (+15,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    385807236022
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel dampness under tank?

  9. Pass90,223 miles (+14,935)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    549271245113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear lower shock absorber bushes have high degree off play
    • NoteFuel tank stained , possible slight leak ?
    • NoteRear upper stop light inoperative

  10. Pass75,288 miles (+10,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    875653044189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,011 miles (+12,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,011 miles
    Test number
    518466433134
    • 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)

  12. Pass52,490 miles (+12,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    867481932147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,220 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,220 miles
    Test number
    259486621461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail40,188 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,188 miles
    Test number
    487435721117
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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.C.1b)

Questions about LD08 GSZ

Does LD08 GSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GSZ expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GSZ?
The MOT on LD08 GSZ expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GSZ done?
LD08 GSZ was recorded at 141,065 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has LD08 GSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GSZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LD08 GSZ 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 GSZ find?
LD08 GSZ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row.

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