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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.

LR08 BWH grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass123,838 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass116,068 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,068 miles
    Test number
    582322565413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass102,723 miles (+12,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    312760293771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass54,377 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,377 miles
    Test number
    983961839149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,119 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    685600125030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass16,844 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,844 miles
    Test number
    626535791000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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