Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,395 cc
LD08 OTHMOT history
LD08 OTH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,941 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 51,941 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,514 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 OTH
- 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
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 OTH was last recorded at 51,941 miles on 26 May 2026, 6,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,121 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,820 miles
- Average per year
- 2,514 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,941 miles
- 2025 – 45,121 miles
- 2024 – 39,260 miles
- 2023 – 35,409 miles
- 2022 – 30,772 miles
- 2021 – 28,508 miles
- 2020 – 28,500 miles
- 2019 – 28,411 miles
- 2018 – 27,206 miles
- 2017 – 25,776 miles
- 2016 – 23,828 miles
- 2015 – 21,746 miles
- 2014 – 19,581 miles
- 2013 – 17,678 miles
- 2012 – 15,660 miles
- 2011 – 13,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,941 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.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,941 miles (+6,820)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 51,941 miles
- Test number
- 639103244936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,121 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 45,121 miles
- Test number
- 531671035971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail45,121 miles (+5,861)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,121 miles
- Test number
- 386701600764
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass39,260 miles (+3,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 39,260 miles
- Test number
- 722257545067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass35,409 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 35,409 miles
- Test number
- 936350503352
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail35,409 miles (+4,637)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,409 miles
- Test number
- 519921191527
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass30,772 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 30,772 miles
- Test number
- 999386561600
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass28,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 28,508 miles
- Test number
- 981742228320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,508 miles (+8)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,508 miles
- Test number
- 180013635667
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass28,500 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 28,500 miles
- Test number
- 507949325183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight leak from Steering box
Fail28,500 miles (+89)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,500 miles
- Test number
- 154815797298
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight leak from Steering box
Pass28,411 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 28,411 miles
- Test number
- 616405201016
- AdvisorySteering box slightly damp
Pass27,206 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 27,206 miles
- Test number
- 166928867100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured light lens deteriorated and light slightly white (1.4.A.2f)
Pass25,776 miles (+1,948)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 25,776 miles
- Test number
- 361495022691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,828 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,828 miles
- Test number
- 341038803583
- AdvisoryAll tyre sidewalls starting to perish.
Pass21,746 miles (+2,165)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,746 miles
- Test number
- 518796475044
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteAll tyres are perished around outer sidewalls
Pass19,581 miles (+1,903)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 19,581 miles
- Test number
- 719477874082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,678 miles (+2,018)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 17,678 miles
- Test number
- 585371773097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,660 miles (+1,931)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 15,660 miles
- Test number
- 687366262099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 13,729 miles
- Test number
- 329624171036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 OTH
- Does LD08 OTH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OTH is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 OTH?
- The MOT on LD08 OTH is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 OTH done?
- LD08 OTH was recorded at 51,941 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,514 miles a year.
- Has LD08 OTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 OTH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 OTH 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 OTH find?
- LD08 OTH passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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