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LS08EYZ
2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration LS08EYZ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
23 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 197,789 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 197,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,949 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026 6 Jun 202617 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 187,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
14 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 187,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fires out over the bonnet (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of seat mounting point has a hole in (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,771 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025 6 Jun 20261 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,374 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side step badly corroded
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,574 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak from rear diff
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- centre exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
- handbrake travel getting long
- o/s/f side step corroded
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 166,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak from rear diff
- o/s/f side step corroded
- handbrake travel getting long
- centre exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,438 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,910 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,101 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,171 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,589 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2017 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,776 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2016 6 Jun 202612 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,962 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2015 6 Jun 20266 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,664 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,533 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,107 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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LS08EYZ was registered on 2008-03-31
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