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8 TAT

2009 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,630 mi
Last recorded90,630 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 70,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,961 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,255 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,338 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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8 TAT is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,456 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 8 TAT, 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 17 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8 TAT registered?

8 TAT is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 2009.

Is 8 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 TAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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