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2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration FN08LHU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 27 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,605 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,211 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2025 5 Jun 202610 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,228 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024 5 Jun 202626 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,866 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,838 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,043 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis rusted within 30cm of steering box mounting (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,429 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,542 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,540 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2018 5 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,808 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,886 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,693 MI
5 Jun 202620 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,693 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 5 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,591 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,232 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,995 MI
5 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,995 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FN08LHU was registered on 2008-03-14
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