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A25 RML

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,046 mi
Last recorded126,046 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 RML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,046 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Misting around both front swivel bearing housing joints

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 103,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Misting around both front swivel bearing housing joints

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,869 miles

Nearside hub seal leaking

Nearside step corroded

Offside hub seal leaking

Offside step corroded

underside of car slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 100,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside hub seal leaking

Nearside step corroded

Offside hub seal leaking

Offside step corroded

underside of car slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,425 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,884 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,079 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear upper and lower shocker bushes

Nearside windscreen damage

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear upper and lower shocker bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks at front and rear differentials

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A25 RML is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A25 RML, 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 A25 RML registered?

A25 RML is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is A25 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 RML shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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