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AA06 MUD

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,124 mi
Last recorded56,124 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,512 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 54,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,602 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2018 21,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2017 10,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 10,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,222 miles

Rear rear brake discs corroded at inside surface

Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,361 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 8,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,996 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 5,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,942 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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AA06 MUD is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AA06 MUD, 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 AA06 MUD registered?

AA06 MUD is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AA06 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA06 MUD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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