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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LR08 WAXMOT history

LR08 WAX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR08 WAX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,820 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WAX
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WAX was last recorded at 105,820 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,820 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,820 miles
  • 2024 – 100,249 miles
  • 2023 – 93,769 miles
  • 2022 – 88,474 miles
  • 2021 – 84,289 miles
  • 2020 – 79,918 miles
  • 2019 – 73,937 miles
  • 2018 – 66,133 miles
  • 2017 – 61,859 miles
  • 2016 – 56,768 miles
  • 2015 – 50,129 miles
  • 2014 – 46,087 miles
  • 2013 – 42,390 miles
  • 2012 – 38,298 miles
  • 2011 – 35,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoolant below minRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,820 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,820 miles
    Test number
    369227273670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min

  2. Fail105,820 miles (+5,571)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,820 miles
    Test number
    162815250952
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min

  3. Pass100,249 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,249 miles
    Test number
    196362164172
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,244 miles (+6,475)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,244 miles
    Test number
    460181108586
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    300525708040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,769 miles (+5,295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    688482277619
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass88,474 miles (+4,185)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    746585142996
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    719337625995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,289 miles (+4,371)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    821054832977
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,918 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    129064187844
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak, bottom of radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail79,917 miles (+5,980)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    603596532786
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak, bottom of radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass73,937 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    809509482780
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail73,937 miles (+7,804)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    293868993595
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass66,133 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    974136453961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,859 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    581493252618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,768 miles (+1,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    106545267105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass54,873 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    845827701394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,129 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    149902665192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,087 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    669650464174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,390 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    599872673145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,298 miles (+3,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,298 miles
    Test number
    976173172153
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt not tested

  22. Pass35,241 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,241 miles
    Test number
    249400491465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    719174661062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WAX

Does LR08 WAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WAX is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WAX?
The MOT on LR08 WAX is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 WAX done?
LR08 WAX was recorded at 105,820 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,984 miles a year.
Has LR08 WAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WAX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 WAX 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 WAX find?
LR08 WAX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive hub seal; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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