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Ford Ranger

Blue and Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,953 cc

LD08 XJLMOT history

LD08 XJL is a blue and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LD08 XJL blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,082 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,953 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XJL was last recorded at 185,082 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2024: 173,721 miles, lower than 186,370 miles on 21 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,443 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,639 miles
Average per year
10,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,082 miles
  • 2025 – 182,443 miles
  • 2024 – 173,721 miles
  • 2023 – 186,370 miles
  • 2022 – 162,707 miles
  • 2021 – 149,013 miles
  • 2020 – 139,007 miles
  • 2019 – 126,267 miles
  • 2018 – 110,191 miles
  • 2017 – 95,264 miles
  • 2016 – 80,190 miles
  • 2015 – 67,629 miles
  • 2014 – 58,488 miles
  • 2013 – 47,570 miles
  • 2012 – 41,148 miles
  • 2011 – 27,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront x member corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Radiator support corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes into the valve limiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,082 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,082 miles
    Test number
    323324722507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront x member corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail185,082 miles (+2,639)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,082 miles
    Test number
    992384920622
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront x member corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass182,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,443 miles
    Test number
    149573520840
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes into the valve limiter (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail182,443 miles (+8,722)3 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,443 miles
    Test number
    629435590186
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes into the valve limiter (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass173,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,721 miles
    Test number
    923209240306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail173,721 miles (-12,649)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,721 miles
    Test number
    153647786795
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass186,370 miles (+23,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,370 miles
    Test number
    195964213480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,707 miles (+13,694)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,707 miles
    Test number
    635644074948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,013 miles (+10,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,013 miles
    Test number
    880843061729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass139,007 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,007 miles
    Test number
    795060028926
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Fail139,007 miles (+12,740)2 major2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,007 miles
    Test number
    518964084304
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR , AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass126,267 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,267 miles
    Test number
    274275378210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,265 miles (+16,074)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    438536520686
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass110,191 miles (+14,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,191 miles
    Test number
    514195529050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass95,264 miles (+15,074)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    901302982398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    265542981639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,190 miles (+12,561)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    549158462846
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Fail67,629 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    547804665054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  19. Pass67,629 miles (+9,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    827724165011
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  20. Pass58,488 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    165114284462
    • Note*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ALL 'NEW' ***
  21. Fail58,488 miles (+10,918)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    969530584007
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Note*** REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES ***
    • Note*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 3.0MM** , O/S/R = 4.5MM , N/S/R = 4.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***
  22. Fail47,570 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    168381073401
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass47,570 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    937311173050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,148 miles (+13,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    378999862092
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  25. Pass27,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,989 miles
    Test number
    865380991063
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 XJL

Does LD08 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XJL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XJL?
The MOT on LD08 XJL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XJL done?
LD08 XJL was recorded at 185,082 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 10,488 miles a year.
Has LD08 XJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XJL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 XJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 XJL find?
LD08 XJL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play; front x member corroded, and 2 more.

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