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AA05 FUN

2008 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 FUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 77,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,923 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 76,895 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,167 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,432 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 65,432 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,441 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,375 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 34,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,707 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,258 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 28,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AA05 FUN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AA05 FUN, 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 AA05 FUN registered?

AA05 FUN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AA05 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 FUN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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