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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LR08 BVLMOT history

LR08 BVL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

LR08 BVL grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,559 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BVL was last recorded at 113,559 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,277 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
4,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,559 miles
  • 2023 – 113,277 miles
  • 2022 – 112,516 miles
  • 2021 – 111,637 miles
  • 2020 – 109,859 miles
  • 2019 – 107,625 miles
  • 2018 – 106,943 miles
  • 2017 – 99,233 miles
  • 2016 – 96,485 miles
  • 2015 – 83,812 miles
  • 2014 – 70,164 miles
  • 2013 – 56,569 miles
  • 2012 – 52,147 miles
  • 2011 – 46,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,559 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel slight leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel slight leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoyl

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.

  • Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,559 miles (+282)2 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,559 miles
    Test number
    827408214864
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoyl

  2. Pass113,277 miles (+761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,277 miles
    Test number
    550132375559
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  3. Pass112,516 miles (+879)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    814922835558
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged all tyres misshapen on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate mounted at low angle

  4. Pass111,637 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    866818824421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes at axle slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail111,637 miles (+1,778)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    378722434044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes at axle slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,859 miles (+2,234)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,859 miles
    Test number
    727203891227
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass107,625 miles (+682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    602069315334
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,943 miles (+7,710)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    690437248360
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass99,233 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    914352150363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,485 miles (+12,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    750867296763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass83,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    475074335273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail83,812 miles (+13,648)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    352202714046
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass70,164 miles (+13,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    598254914139
    • NoteFront tyres wearing uneven and getting low in places.

  14. Pass56,569 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,569 miles
    Test number
    469610873042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    168245272425
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail52,147 miles (+5,544)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    158905872023
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass46,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,603 miles
    Test number
    785649661028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,603 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,603 miles
    Test number
    708569761065
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LR08 BVL

Does LR08 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 BVL expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BVL?
The MOT on LR08 BVL expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 BVL done?
LR08 BVL was recorded at 113,559 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 4,598 miles a year.
Has LR08 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BVL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 BVL 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 LR08 BVL find?
LR08 BVL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 18 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 17 more.

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