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AA08 XEH

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,051 mi
Last recorded182,051 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 182,051 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 182,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release cover missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 159,318 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 138,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 102,582 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,245 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 XEH is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

AA08 XEH is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is AA08 XEH safe to buy?

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