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FV08EDR
2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration FV08EDR
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
7 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,638 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,668 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,286 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- possible diesel leak
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,000 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- steering box has slight seepage
- Offside Front hub seal/ tractor joint slightly weaping
- general underbody corrosion
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,522 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- general under body corrosion
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,155 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
20 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,060 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021 5 Jun 202612 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,442 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through flitch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calpier (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through flitch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through flitch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calpier (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through flitch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,275 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,502 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018 5 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,502 MI
5 Jun 20264 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,428 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,113 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 5 Jun 20262 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,897 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202613 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,916 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,972 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,662 MI
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FV08EDR was registered on 2008-06-30
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