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AA58 JON

2008 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,322 mi
Last recorded125,322 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA58 JON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension turret corroded

Offside Front suspension turret corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 125,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension turret corroded

Offside Front suspension turret corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,785 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,785 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2020 111,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,948 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 104,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,390 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,376 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Front prop shaft, rear universal joint missing its grease nipple

Nearside Front swivel hub damp with oil

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 81,375 miles

Front registration plate obscured winch hook, hooked over front plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users light guard not secured and likely to fall off (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Front prop shaft, rear universal joint missing its grease nipple

Nearside Front swivel hub damp with oil

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,232 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Swivel hub damp from oil

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lamp guard mount damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,232 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 'A' frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Swivel hub damp from oil

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lamp guard mount damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,771 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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AA58 JON is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA58 JON, 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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AA58 JON is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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