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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LD08 OMEMOT history

LD08 OME is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LD08 OME silver 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,567 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OME was last recorded at 78,567 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,555 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,567 miles
  • 2024 – 76,985 miles
  • 2023 – 75,719 miles
  • 2022 – 72,712 miles
  • 2021 – 69,987 miles
  • 2020 – 67,163 miles
  • 2019 – 65,545 miles
  • 2018 – 61,878 miles
  • 2017 – 58,029 miles
  • 2016 – 54,162 miles
  • 2015 – 49,503 miles
  • 2014 – 44,146 miles
  • 2013 – 37,255 miles
  • 2012 – 31,469 miles
  • 2011 – 26,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under steering column universal joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,567 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    348209064013
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  2. Fail78,555 miles (+1,570)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    228145777375
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  3. Pass76,985 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    562317541451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,978 miles (+1,259)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    220836881679
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,719 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    399648685091
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail75,714 miles (+3,002)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    451368548767
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass72,712 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    854468099711
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under steering column universal joint (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail72,710 miles (+2,723)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    139276439268
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under steering column universal joint (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass69,987 miles (+2,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    745158803096
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass67,163 miles (+1,618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    772477647621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate has damage
  11. Pass65,545 miles (+3,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    651560974252
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HUB SEALS SLIGHT LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Pass61,878 miles (+3,849)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,878 miles
    Test number
    247400609213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight scagging to nearside seat belt
    • AdvisorySome damadge to front number plate
  13. Pass58,029 miles (+3,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    296327603437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Pass54,162 miles (+4,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,162 miles
    Test number
    632906166447
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  15. Pass49,503 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    196575663244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,146 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,146 miles
    Test number
    875209224339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,255 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    865644423363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,469 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,469 miles
    Test number
    788169612361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,815 miles
    Test number
    368059621372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 OME

Does LD08 OME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OME is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OME?
The MOT on LD08 OME is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 OME done?
LD08 OME was recorded at 78,567 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,695 miles a year.
Has LD08 OME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OME has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 OME 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 OME find?
LD08 OME passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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