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A9 SCX

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 82,762 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides hockey arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 82,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides hockey arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 68,002 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 67,429 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,139 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,223 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,391 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 58,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 42,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,650 miles

Centre/high stop light not connected

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake on 51%

Fail 6 Dec 2012 29,648 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre/high stop light not connected

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,144 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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A9 SCX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 SCX, 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 A9 SCX registered?

A9 SCX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is A9 SCX safe to buy?

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