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AA08 XDG

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,029 mi
Last recorded104,029 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,029 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,643 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,241 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre

vehicle very muddy

Fail 21 Apr 2011 48,247 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre

vehicle very muddy

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 XDG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDG, 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 AA08 XDG registered?

AA08 XDG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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