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2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration FV57YTC
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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- Expires 06 May 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 150,436 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive And front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,474 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026 5 Jun 202628 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,185 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,788 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024 5 Jun 20262 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,929 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,472 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022 5 Jun 202631 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,239 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021 5 Jun 202626 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,935 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020 5 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,111 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019 5 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,630 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 5 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 385,568 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 5 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,781 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,569 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 5 Jun 20261 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,513 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,446 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202627 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,441 MI
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FV57YTC was registered on 2008-01-30
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