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GV08EWY
2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration GV08EWY
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 185,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (Handbrake) (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 177,920 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
30 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 177,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AT 0.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,813 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2020 23 Jun 202615 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,831 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018 23 Jun 202615 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,831 MI
23 Jun 202614 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,748 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017 23 Jun 20265 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,754 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017 23 Jun 20269 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) Dangerous
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,755 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,691 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,528 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2014 23 Jun 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,228 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013 23 Jun 20263 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
18 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,870 MI
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GV08EWY was registered on 2008-06-01
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