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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LR08 JADMOT history

LR08 JAD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LR08 JAD green 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,135 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 JAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 JAD was last recorded at 179,135 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 2,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2014: 71,169 miles, lower than 76,989 miles on 9 Feb 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,409 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,726 miles
Average per year
8,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,135 miles
  • 2025 – 176,409 miles
  • 2024 – 171,646 miles
  • 2022 – 168,119 miles
  • 2021 – 164,056 miles
  • 2020 – 159,795 miles
  • 2019 – 156,457 miles
  • 2018 – 141,048 miles
  • 2017 – 128,396 miles
  • 2016 – 114,626 miles
  • 2015 – 107,249 miles
  • 2014 – 71,169 miles
  • 2013 – 76,989 miles
  • 2012 – 58,377 miles
  • 2011 – 42,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,135 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,135 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,135 miles
    Test number
    864295650652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,409 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    176,409 miles
    Test number
    382689943761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,646 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,646 miles
    Test number
    782223216115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,119 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,119 miles
    Test number
    186323866234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,056 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,056 miles
    Test number
    995315524867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,795 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,795 miles
    Test number
    900786565127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,457 miles
    Test number
    434870069944
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail156,457 miles (+15,409)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,457 miles
    Test number
    869017245736
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass141,048 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,048 miles
    Test number
    709884350125
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  10. Fail141,042 miles (+12,646)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,042 miles
    Test number
    697896257018
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  11. Pass128,396 miles (+13,770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,396 miles
    Test number
    789177382749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,626 miles (+7,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    370119095625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Pass107,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,249 miles
    Test number
    809571145006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,249 miles (+36,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,249 miles
    Test number
    846691845081
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass71,169 miles (-5,820)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,169 miles
    Test number
    705158034049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,989 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    676650143095
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail76,989 miles (+18,612)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    699229533046
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass58,377 miles (+16,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,377 miles
    Test number
    678988432076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass42,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    747825231025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 JAD

Does LR08 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 JAD is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 JAD?
The MOT on LR08 JAD is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 JAD done?
LR08 JAD was recorded at 179,135 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 8,935 miles a year.
Has LR08 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 JAD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 JAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 JAD find?
LR08 JAD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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