Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
LD08 MUDMOT history
LD08 MUD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 246,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 246,284 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 MUD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 MUD was last recorded at 246,284 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 245,147 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,137 miles
- Average per year
- 10,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,284 miles
- 2025 – 245,147 miles
- 2024 – 238,761 miles
- 2023 – 220,643 miles
- 2022 – 206,304 miles
- 2021 – 192,210 miles
- 2020 – 185,380 miles
- 2019 – 174,283 miles
- 2018 – 163,463 miles
- 2017 – 152,821 miles
- 2016 – 142,509 miles
- 2015 – 131,189 miles
- 2014 – 119,669 miles
- 2013 – 108,182 miles
- 2012 – 98,193 miles
- 2011 – 93,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,284 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,284 miles (+1,137)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 246,284 miles
- Test number
- 833410380066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,147 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 245,147 miles
- Test number
- 829821566544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail245,146 miles (+6,385)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,146 miles
- Test number
- 163891250490
- MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass238,761 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 238,761 miles
- Test number
- 108405829728
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail238,761 miles (+18,118)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,761 miles
- Test number
- 439598363646
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass220,643 miles (+14,339)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 220,643 miles
- Test number
- 877540104446
- AdvisoryBrake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass206,304 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 206,304 miles
- Test number
- 392884971773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,144 miles (+13,934)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,144 miles
- Test number
- 153640036118
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear most seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper leaking
Pass192,210 miles (+6,830)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 192,210 miles
- Test number
- 164921806076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,380 miles (+11,097)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 185,380 miles
- Test number
- 331517311720
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Pass174,283 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 174,283 miles
- Test number
- 224432781069
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail174,283 miles (+10,820)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,283 miles
- Test number
- 171863421801
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass163,463 miles (+10,642)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 163,463 miles
- Test number
- 480741062545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,821 miles (+10,312)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 152,821 miles
- Test number
- 470714829194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,509 miles (+11,320)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 142,509 miles
- Test number
- 680515356801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,189 miles (+11,520)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 131,189 miles
- Test number
- 632545580312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,669 miles (+11,487)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,669 miles
- Test number
- 366387164488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,182 miles (+9,989)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 108,182 miles
- Test number
- 636507163243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,193 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 98,193 miles
- Test number
- 199277122275
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront discs and pads worn
- NoteFront registration plate damaged
- NoteSteering box damp
Fail98,186 miles (+4,988)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,186 miles
- Test number
- 568997622257
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront discs and pads worn
- NoteFront registration plate damaged
- NoteSteering box damp
Fail93,198 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,198 miles
- Test number
- 607333521279
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass93,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 93,198 miles
- Test number
- 755063621229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 MUD
- Does LD08 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 MUD is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 MUD?
- The MOT on LD08 MUD is valid until 21 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 MUD done?
- LD08 MUD was recorded at 246,284 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 10,200 miles a year.
- Has LD08 MUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 MUD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 MUD 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 MUD find?
- LD08 MUD passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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