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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

T8 LEPMOT history

T8 LEP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
87,947 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LEP was last recorded at 87,947 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,923 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,947 miles
  • 2022 – 86,699 miles
  • 2021 – 84,702 miles
  • 2020 – 82,861 miles
  • 2019 – 82,823 miles
  • 2018 – 78,429 miles
  • 2017 – 77,287 miles
  • 2016 – 73,184 miles
  • 2015 – 67,666 miles
  • 2014 – 61,004 miles
  • 2012 – 44,817 miles
  • 2011 – 38,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,947 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes fluctuation

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,947 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,947 miles
    Test number
    158218002726
    • AdvisoryBrakes fluctuation

  2. Fail87,923 miles (+1,224)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    728928404514
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring retainer/axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring retainer/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper cover corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    547856620016
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper casing corroded

  4. Fail86,699 miles (+1,997)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    481723489527
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper casing corroded

  5. Pass84,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    342889699080
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody /components

  6. Fail84,702 miles (+1,841)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    171405403942
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody /components

  7. Pass82,861 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,861 miles
    Test number
    827368462370
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,823 miles (+4,394)13 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,823 miles
    Test number
    365782802881
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member steering damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All top and bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass78,429 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,429 miles
    Test number
    636152504198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,287 miles (+32)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    128158989522
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail77,255 miles (+4,071)1 failure2 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    882498281273
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  12. Pass73,184 miles (+5,518)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    426482592578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass67,666 miles (+6,662)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,666 miles
    Test number
    546141798616
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weaping slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine showing signs of oil leak

  14. Pass61,004 miles (+25)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    419923554417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Fail60,979 miles (+7,180)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,979 miles
    Test number
    249222654383
    • FailureAdditional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass53,799 miles (+8,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    306175114046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/S/F hub has a slight seapage of oil

  17. Pass44,817 miles (+6,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    607025252328
    • 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)

  18. Pass38,715 miles (+8,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,715 miles
    Test number
    399517451352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass30,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    799308811004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T8 LEP

Does T8 LEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 LEP expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 LEP?
The MOT on T8 LEP expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 LEP done?
T8 LEP was recorded at 87,947 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 4,557 miles a year.
Has T8 LEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LEP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 LEP 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 T8 LEP find?
T8 LEP passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: brakes fluctuation.

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