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DS07SOS
2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
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- Registration DS07SOS
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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- Expires 27 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 51,615 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
9 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 51,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 47,383 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 45,131 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 45,125 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering gaiters slightly perished/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 44,837 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 44,837 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,750 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,069 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Park brake adjustment high
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,196 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,587 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Slight engine oil leak from timing chain cover area
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 36,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Slight engine oil leak from timing chain cover area
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,800 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- park brake adjustment high
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,487 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2016 10 Mar 201510 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 33,487 MI
10 Mar 201512 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,299 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,299 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,748 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 19 Feb 201319 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
1 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,129 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 1 Mar 201215 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,038 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,038 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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DS07SOS was registered on 2008-09-03
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