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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

LR08 MAXMOT history

LR08 MAX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR08 MAX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,510 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MAX was last recorded at 128,510 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,805 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
7,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,510 miles
  • 2025 – 127,805 miles
  • 2024 – 126,542 miles
  • 2023 – 126,291 miles
  • 2022 – 122,022 miles
  • 2021 – 113,830 miles
  • 2020 – 103,340 miles
  • 2019 – 96,376 miles
  • 2018 – 86,102 miles
  • 2017 – 78,634 miles
  • 2016 – 67,602 miles
  • 2015 – 55,904 miles
  • 2014 – 40,964 miles
  • 2013 – 24,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,510 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front hub seal weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front hub seal weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,510 miles (+705)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    953654813587
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,805 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,805 miles
    Test number
    906026189322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,542 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,542 miles
    Test number
    404345931078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,537 miles (+246)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,537 miles
    Test number
    348959962814
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,291 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    708696997304
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,291 miles (+4,269)3 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    234522724168
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,022 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    180613789788
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,022 miles (+8,192)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    579772022494
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,830 miles (+10,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,830 miles
    Test number
    694675305386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,340 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,340 miles
    Test number
    659366681497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,376 miles (+10,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    676114748349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,102 miles
    Test number
    762327332818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail86,102 miles (+7,468)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,102 miles
    Test number
    389679786245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass78,634 miles (+11,032)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    282503583114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    132427517150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,602 miles (+11,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    409088855067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass55,904 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,904 miles
    Test number
    429325425295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,846 miles (+14,882)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    597334725278
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail40,964 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    129969634256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass40,964 miles (+16,138)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    975799834265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,826 miles
    Test number
    446275943266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MAX

Does LR08 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MAX is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MAX?
The MOT on LR08 MAX is valid until 21 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 MAX done?
LR08 MAX was recorded at 128,510 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,896 miles a year.
Has LR08 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MAX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MAX 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 MAX find?
LR08 MAX passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, and 2 more.

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