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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LP08 GUNMOT history

LP08 GUN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LP08 GUN black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,853 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GUN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GUN was last recorded at 132,853 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,628 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,225 miles
Average per year
5,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,853 miles
  • 2025 – 128,628 miles
  • 2024 – 124,439 miles
  • 2023 – 118,461 miles
  • 2021 – 114,763 miles
  • 2020 – 108,167 miles
  • 2019 – 105,290 miles
  • 2018 – 101,804 miles
  • 2017 – 94,079 miles
  • 2016 – 93,290 miles
  • 2015 – 88,528 miles
  • 2014 – 77,106 miles
  • 2013 – 71,205 miles
  • 2012 – 61,744 miles
  • 2011 – 45,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,853 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,853 miles (+4,225)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,853 miles
    Test number
    125346772278
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,628 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    672445936895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,439 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,439 miles
    Test number
    516796761859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,461 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,461 miles
    Test number
    510089335039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,763 miles (+6,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    495731140879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers provide limited amount of wash fluid sufficent to clear o/s of screen

  6. Pass108,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,167 miles
    Test number
    823667557825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,167 miles (+2,877)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,167 miles
    Test number
    850626520945
    • Repaired at testDrag 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))

  8. Pass105,290 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,290 miles
    Test number
    700879592621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,804 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    236310590643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,079 miles (+789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    931454189619
    • AdvisoryOil leak front diff

  11. Pass93,290 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    300650016726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,528 miles (+11,422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    363358442756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,106 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,106 miles
    Test number
    598404524395
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,205 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,205 miles
    Test number
    475283043314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    707048942304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,744 miles (+16,252)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    857666842334
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  17. Pass45,492 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    466410461042
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to split

  18. Fail45,492 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    866370861010
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to split

Questions about LP08 GUN

Does LP08 GUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GUN is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GUN?
The MOT on LP08 GUN is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 GUN done?
LP08 GUN was recorded at 132,853 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
Has LP08 GUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GUN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LP08 GUN 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 LP08 GUN find?
LP08 GUN passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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