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23 AY

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 AY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,351 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 85,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,387 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,722 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,495 miles

Central Front Slight oil leak front differential

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,142 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,237 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,235 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,561 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 32,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnett release cable rubbing on lower steering column

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,629 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 21,629 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,153 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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23 AY is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 23 AY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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23 AY is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is 23 AY safe to buy?

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