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2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration GV08FBD
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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- Expires 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,585 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2026 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,783 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2025 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
13 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,197 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,129 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,799 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022 26 Jun 20262 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,564 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2021 26 Jun 20268 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,722 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 26 Jun 20261 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,612 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall no ply or cords showing
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,612 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall no ply or cords showing
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,075 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Small chip on windscreen
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,867 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering operation starting to stiffen
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,526 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016 26 Jun 202613 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,742 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015 26 Jun 202613 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,360 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014 26 Jun 202616 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,351 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 26 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,022 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
17 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,876 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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GV08FBD was registered on 2008-03-31
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