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AA08 XEJ

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,824 mi
Last recorded102,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 102,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end boot perishing.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 100,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end boot perishing.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,310 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,499 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly damaged

Oil leaking from both front hubs (misting)

Rear Diff/axle leaking

Transfer box leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2022 89,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Diff/axle leaking

Transfer box leaking

Drivers seat belt slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking from both front hubs (misting)

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly faryed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sight oil leak to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 85,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly faryed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sight oil leak to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Inner bulb N/W (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,738 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded away

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,354 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,059 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 XEJ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc 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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

AA08 XEJ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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