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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LR08 JACMOT history

LR08 JAC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LR08 JAC black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,367 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JAC was last recorded at 142,367 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,743 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
624 miles
Average per year
6,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,367 miles
  • 2025 – 141,743 miles
  • 2024 – 140,676 miles
  • 2023 – 138,813 miles
  • 2022 – 136,947 miles
  • 2021 – 131,589 miles
  • 2020 – 128,045 miles
  • 2019 – 124,410 miles
  • 2018 – 119,931 miles
  • 2017 – 117,010 miles
  • 2016 – 109,996 miles
  • 2015 – 93,148 miles
  • 2014 – 71,780 miles
  • 2013 – 65,655 miles
  • 2012 – 51,574 miles
  • 2011 – 36,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,367 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,367 miles
    Test number
    980551925271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,743 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,743 miles
    Test number
    251643320370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,676 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,676 miles
    Test number
    805628071472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,671 miles (+1,858)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,671 miles
    Test number
    546266205305
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,813 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    655947515137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,947 miles
    Test number
    799391414870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,947 miles (+5,358)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,947 miles
    Test number
    401679910580
    • MajorOffside Front Drag 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,589 miles
    Test number
    345712947752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,587 miles (+3,542)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,587 miles
    Test number
    261707437586
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass128,045 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,045 miles
    Test number
    615214359217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,410 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,410 miles
    Test number
    321374121769
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Fail124,399 miles (+4,468)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    544897991323
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass119,931 miles (+2,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    304785966347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber bush has play in it

  14. Pass117,010 miles (+7,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,010 miles
    Test number
    851267831331
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,996 miles
    Test number
    372827846917
    • Advisory4 tyres low and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail109,996 miles (+16,848)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,996 miles
    Test number
    616626098402
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Advisory4 tyres low and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass93,148 miles17 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    298642855072
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty in places
    • NoteOil dampness on rear diff
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perished and have several small cuts in

  18. Fail93,148 miles (+21,368)2 dangerous2 failures17 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    565238545069
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty in places
    • NoteOil dampness on rear diff
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perished and have several small cuts in

  19. Pass71,780 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    346896214083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,655 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    429582113162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,646 miles (+14,072)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    945435203148
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass51,574 miles (+14,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    916237102137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail36,790 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    166756611104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass36,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    915506811138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 JAC

Does LR08 JAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JAC is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JAC?
The MOT on LR08 JAC is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 JAC done?
LR08 JAC was recorded at 142,367 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,928 miles a year.
Has LR08 JAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JAC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 JAC 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 JAC find?
LR08 JAC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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