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A14 TEG

2008 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,527 mi
Last recorded40,527 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 40,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 39,905 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 39,905 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Rear axle "A" frameball joint to rear axle loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 39,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 37,763 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 37,763 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle central top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 36,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 35,998 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 35,998 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,348 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 29,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,793 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 26,793 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 24,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,853 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,639 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,239 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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A14 TEG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A14 TEG, 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 A14 TEG registered?

A14 TEG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is A14 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 TEG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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