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2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration OW08AVF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2008
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Jan 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 562 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to pump (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 15 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,571 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side step is heavily corroded
- Offside Side step is heavily corroded and insecure
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side step is heavily corroded
- Offside Side step is heavily corroded and insecure
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,868 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 28 Jun 20263 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,178 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,414 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020 28 Jun 20269 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,743 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019 28 Jun 20267 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,743 MI
28 Jun 20264 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,465 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,548 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017 28 Jun 20265 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,006 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2016 28 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,967 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 28 Jun 20267 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,405 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014 28 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,476 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
19 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,476 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,277 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012 28 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!
OW08AVF was registered on 2008-07-22
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