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2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration LR06RED
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 37 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,029 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027 6 Jun 202630 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,640 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,512 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,738 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2025 6 Jun 202622 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,119 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Both front swivel joints leaking
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,235 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024 6 Jun 202631 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,755 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,546 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023 6 Jun 20262 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,858 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022 6 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,140 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202611 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,157 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020 6 Jun 202624 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,290 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019 6 Jun 202626 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,221 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to flexi near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,021 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018 6 Jun 202624 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,013 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Axle oil seal leaking
18 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Axle oil seal leaking
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,204 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,204 MI
6 Jun 20264 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,353 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 6 Jun 20263 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,735 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 6 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,520 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015 6 Jun 20264 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,958 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,349 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,022 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,703 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,190 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,370 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,256 MI
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LR06RED was registered on 2008-11-30
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