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394 UXP

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

254,415 mi
Last recorded254,415 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration394 UXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 254,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe after flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipe along chassis near rear of cab corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 254,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe after flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipe along chassis near rear of cab corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 243,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 226,026 miles

Front both front hub seals slight leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear diff worn

Pass 9 Mar 2023 201,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm all three bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm all three bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper arm ball joint on axle worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 176,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes just before front flexis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,933 miles

Oil leak transfer box ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,146 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front reg plate damaged but still readable

Pass 14 May 2014 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front reg plate damaged but still readable

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,230 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,088 miles

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front reg plate damaged but still readable

Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front reg plate damaged but still readable

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,229 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back up lamp cover damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2011 37,229 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back up lamp cover damaged

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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394 UXP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 394 UXP, 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 394 UXP registered?

394 UXP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is 394 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 394 UXP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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