
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
LR08 BWHMOT history
LR08 BWH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,838 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 BWH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 BWH was last recorded at 123,838 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,829 miles · 22 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 6,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,838 miles
- 2025 – 121,192 miles
- 2024 – 119,524 miles
- 2023 – 117,983 miles
- 2022 – 116,068 miles
- 2021 – 115,322 miles
- 2020 – 111,816 miles
- 2019 – 102,723 miles
- 2018 – 90,178 miles
- 2017 – 80,504 miles
- 2016 – 68,313 miles
- 2015 – 54,377 miles
- 2014 – 38,779 miles
- 2013 – 28,709 miles
- 2012 – 26,403 miles
- 2011 – 16,844 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play in lower swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Both front hub seal slight leak
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Steering box has seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,838 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,838 miles
- Test number
- 690539950923
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play in lower swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail123,829 miles (+2,637)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,829 miles
- Test number
- 191875703964
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Braking system leaking vacuum leak by servo (1.1.3 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play in lower swivel pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass121,192 miles (+40)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 121,192 miles
- Test number
- 966433251849
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal slight leak
Fail121,152 miles (+1,628)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,152 miles
- Test number
- 324617399897
- MajorCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal slight leak
Pass119,524 miles (+24)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 119,524 miles
- Test number
- 740276589868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal slight leak
Fail119,500 miles (+1,517)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,500 miles
- Test number
- 313760615817
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal slight leak
Pass117,983 miles (+1,915)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 117,983 miles
- Test number
- 222319174014
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal slight leak
Pass116,068 miles (+746)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,068 miles
- Test number
- 582322565413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,322 miles (+3,506)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 115,322 miles
- Test number
- 790348253317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake drum wet with oil
Pass111,816 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 111,816 miles
- Test number
- 950765415055
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage streeing box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail111,811 miles (+9,088)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,811 miles
- Test number
- 997910312757
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage streeing box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass102,723 miles (+12,545)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,723 miles
- Test number
- 312760293771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,178 miles (+9,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 90,178 miles
- Test number
- 271438363159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,504 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,504 miles
- Test number
- 404393277821
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail80,499 miles (+12,186)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,499 miles
- Test number
- 181864813417
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass68,313 miles (+13,936)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,313 miles
- Test number
- 623509852400
- AdvisoryFront Diff Oil Leak
- AdvisoryRear Diff Oil Leak
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,377 miles (+6,258)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 54,377 miles
- Test number
- 983961839149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,119 miles (+9,340)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 48,119 miles
- Test number
- 685600125030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,779 miles (+10,070)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 38,779 miles
- Test number
- 255451414061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front swivel ball rusty
Pass28,709 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 28,709 miles
- Test number
- 578284423090
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass26,403 miles (+9,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 26,403 miles
- Test number
- 636270332253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass16,844 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 16,844 miles
- Test number
- 626535791000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,722 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,722 miles
- Test number
- 629911391003
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LR08 BWH
- Does LR08 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BWH is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 BWH?
- The MOT on LR08 BWH is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 BWH done?
- LR08 BWH was recorded at 123,838 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,917 miles a year.
- Has LR08 BWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 BWH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 BWH 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 BWH find?
- LR08 BWH passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front steering box leaking oil; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, and 5 more.
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