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AA08 XCZ

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,747 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 74,747 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 61,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,859 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,042 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,204 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 XCZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 XCZ registered?

AA08 XCZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AA08 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XCZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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