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A15 WNC

2008 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,986 mi
Last recorded27,986 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 WNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 27,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 27,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 7,794 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 WNC is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A15 WNC, 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 A15 WNC registered?

A15 WNC is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is A15 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 WNC shows 15 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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