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ABT 24V

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,477 mi
Last recorded264,477 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABT 24V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 264,477 miles

Chassis repairs have been carried out

Pass 20 Dec 2024 258,718 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 249,944 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 240,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 233,890 miles

Central handbrake seal slightly leaking

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tri bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 233,890 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central handbrake seal slightly leaking

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tri bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 222,905 miles

Central Front small stone chip in windscreen

Central Rear Upper high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front bulkhead corrosion

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR inner wheel arch slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bulkhead corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR inner wheel arch slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 222,905 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front propshaft rear UJ excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker bushes play (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front small stone chip in windscreen

Central Rear Upper high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front bulkhead corrosion

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR inner wheel arch slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bulkhead corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR inner wheel arch slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 206,069 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play brake pedal travel (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 206,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play brake pedal travel (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 184,569 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on front crossmember (2.3.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 184,569 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sidestep (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sidestep (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on front crossmember (2.3.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,403 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 151,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,295 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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ABT 24V is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABT 24V, 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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ABT 24V is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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