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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

LR08 SWXMOT history

LR08 SWX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 44,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LR08 SWX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,064 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SWX was last recorded at 44,064 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 10,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,665 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,399 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,064 miles
  • 2025 – 33,665 miles
  • 2024 – 33,463 miles
  • 2023 – 33,037 miles
  • 2022 – 29,494 miles
  • 2021 – 28,934 miles
  • 2020 – 27,836 miles
  • 2019 – 25,612 miles
  • 2017 – 24,841 miles
  • 2016 – 22,376 miles
  • 2015 – 21,659 miles
  • 2014 – 19,505 miles
  • 2013 – 18,363 miles
  • 2012 – 16,185 miles
  • 2011 – 11,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,064 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank appears damp - no active leaks observed during test

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front N/S and O/S Swivel housing seal leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,064 miles (+10,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    796909102971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank appears damp - no active leaks observed during test

  2. Pass33,665 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    33,665 miles
    Test number
    213828558808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass33,463 miles (+426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    713856310880
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub oil seal slight leak

  4. Pass33,037 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    33,037 miles
    Test number
    310689572153
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S and O/S Swivel housing seal leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail33,037 miles (+3,543)3 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,037 miles
    Test number
    824129110426
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad has come away from the backing plate (1.1.13 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront N/S and O/S Swivel housing seal leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass29,494 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    321330233480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,934 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    357649353355
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail28,932 miles (+1,096)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,932 miles
    Test number
    806105326784
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no washer jet (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass27,836 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    901748630655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,612 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,612 miles
    Test number
    240184061813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,841 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    24,841 miles
    Test number
    956771088616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,376 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    929939753068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,659 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,659 miles
    Test number
    280803877270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,505 miles (+1,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,505 miles
    Test number
    395642634253
    • NoteHigh line stop light not working

  15. Pass18,363 miles (+2,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,363 miles
    Test number
    746561053300
    • NoteHigh line brake light not working

  16. Pass16,185 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,185 miles
    Test number
    109806552398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,614 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,614 miles
    Test number
    558847921346
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear centre highline brake light not working

  18. Fail11,614 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,614 miles
    Test number
    619047321328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear centre highline brake light not working

Questions about LR08 SWX

Does LR08 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 SWX is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SWX?
The MOT on LR08 SWX is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 SWX done?
LR08 SWX was recorded at 44,064 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has LR08 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SWX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 SWX 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 SWX find?
LR08 SWX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front steering box has seepage; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear fuel tank appears damp - no active leaks observed during test.

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