LAND ROVER DEFENDER GK08XPA has 15 MOTs

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This 2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 77,018 miles 3 months ago on Monday 27th July 2026 at 12:01.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 26th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

GK08XPA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JULY 202777,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Reverse Lamp Not Working
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202510TH SEPTEMBER 202675,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 202575,535 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Likely To Become Detached Or Damaged Rear Axle Steel Brake Pipe Rubbing Against Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Noise From O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 202425TH AUGUST 202572,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Rev-Light Not Very Bright
  3. ADVISORY - All Tyres Starting To Perish
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Bush Has Slight Free Play
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202325TH AUGUST 202471,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202225TH AUGUST 202371,263 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Reversing Light Not Working
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202125TH AUGUST 202269,744 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202013TH AUGUST 202168,177 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Seepage From Front Swivel Joints
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH AUGUST 202068,175 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Seepage From Front Swivel Joints
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20199TH AUGUST 202067,163 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20189TH AUGUST 201966,491 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20174TH JUNE 201865,120 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Small Cuts In Nearside Front Seat Belt
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20161ST AUGUST 201764,433 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201130TH JANUARY 201252,518 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED31ST JANUARY 201152,518 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK08XPA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

GK08XPA MOT Comments

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GK08XPA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 77,018 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,279 miles

GK08XPA FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GK08XPA was manufactured on Saturday 1st March 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 77,018 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,279 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK08XPA has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 21 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 5 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does GK08XPA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 GK08XPA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK08XPA Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 GK08XPA does have Tax. Read more

When does GK08XPA Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK08XPA will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK08XPA MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK08XPA will expire in 10 months on Monday 26th July 2027. Read more

When did GK08XPA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK08XPA was on Monday 27th July 2026 at 12:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK08XPA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for GK08XPA we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK08XPA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for GK08XPA we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK08XPA?

GK08XPA is registered as a 2008 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GK08XPA done?

The odometer reading for GK08XPA at the last MOT in July 2026 was 77,018 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,279 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK08XPA?

The vehicle GK08XPA was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st March 2008. Read more

What colour is GK08XPA?

The official colour of GK08XPA is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does GK08XPA have?

GK08XPA has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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