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50 T

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 144,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 129,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,146 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,526 miles

play in steering drop arm joint , and boot split

rear brake hoses contaminated with oil from diff leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,214 miles

some play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,577 miles

near side rear tyre perishing and inner edge wearing unevenly

off side rear tyre inner edge starting to wear unevenly

play in steering drop arm joint

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,598 miles

play in steering drop arm joint

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,530 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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50 T is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 50 T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 50 T registered?

50 T is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is 50 T safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 T shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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