MOT Status
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102,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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))
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))
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))
Drivers seat belt slightly damaged
Oil leaking from both front hubs (misting)
Rear Diff/axle leaking
Transfer box leaking
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)
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded away
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AA08 XEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AA08 XEJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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