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AA08 LOV

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,636 mi
Last recorded71,636 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 71,636 miles

Both front swivel hubs - Seeping

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corroded including all suspension components

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 71,627 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to offside rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step significantly damaged Step excessively corroded, also has sharp edges (9.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both front swivel hubs - Seeping

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corroded including all suspension components

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Corroded/ holed (9.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 69,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,117 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,985 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 63,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,744 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 39,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes at front of engine along front bar (2.3.2)

oil leak rear diff area

Pass 2 May 2017 35,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 30,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,855 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 28,850 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 25,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,914 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 16,433 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,299 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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AA08 LOV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AA08 LOV, 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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AA08 LOV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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