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AA51 BAP

2008 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 BAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 59,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 46,469 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,007 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 29,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 May 2011 27,518 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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AA51 BAP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AA51 BAP, 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 AA51 BAP registered?

AA51 BAP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is AA51 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 BAP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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