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26 JET

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,233 mi
Last recorded157,233 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 JET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 157,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 156,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 154,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 140,606 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,101 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 130,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both rears (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,514 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,514 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,363 miles

Front diff seal leaking

Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,363 miles

Front diff seal leaking

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,817 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,867 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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26 JET is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 26 JET, 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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What year was 26 JET registered?

26 JET is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is 26 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 JET shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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