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A15 OAO

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,119 mi
Last recorded101,119 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 98,545 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 98,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper spring mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corner support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring lower mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,794 miles

slight travel @ park brake lever

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ os bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 91,585 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,676 miles

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,439 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded but greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded but greased (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres ()

unable to switch off wipers

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,396 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,377 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,805 miles

advise imbalance across rear axle under braking

advise slight play in transmission take up

advise tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,104 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,499 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,799 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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A15 OAO is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A15 OAO, 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 A15 OAO registered?

A15 OAO is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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