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987 PNM

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,912 mi
Last recorded146,912 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration987 PNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 146,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,944 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,220 miles

Nearside Front Hub has slight oil leak

Offside Front Hub has slight oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub has slight oil leak

Offside Front Hub has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,610 miles

Rear shock absorbers top bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 84,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorbers top bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,087 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,371 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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987 PNM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 987 PNM, 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 987 PNM registered?

987 PNM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is 987 PNM safe to buy?

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