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2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration GV08EWF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 03 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 110,550 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,400 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,974 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Various Areas Of Corrosion- Springs/Struts/Brake Pipes etc, But Not Considered Excessive Or Affecting Structural Rigidity
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front steering arm slight play
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,411 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front steering arm slight play
- Various Areas Of Corrosion- Springs/Struts/Brake Pipes etc, But Not Considered Excessive Or Affecting Structural Rigidity
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet missing (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front steering arm slight play
- Various Areas Of Corrosion- Springs/Struts/Brake Pipes etc, But Not Considered Excessive Or Affecting Structural Rigidity
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,119 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Various Areas Of Corrosion- Springs/Struts/Brake Pipes etc, But Not Considered Excessive Or Affecting Structural Rigidity
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,385 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,633 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,633 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,043 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,491 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019 23 Jun 202626 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,625 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018 23 Jun 20266 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,774 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
4 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various stone chips (8.3.1d)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,300 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 23 Jun 202614 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,392 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,265 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2014 23 Jun 20269 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,189 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,325 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012 23 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!
GV08EWF was registered on 2008-06-01
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