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AC06 ZAK

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,783 mi
Last recorded113,783 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 ZAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 113,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,887 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 96,831 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,830 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,483 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 21 Sep 2022 70,488 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,965 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 51,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 28,820 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 26,518 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure & o/s (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MOUNTED TO AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Steering system fouling TRACK ROD (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,459 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,883 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,883 miles

Fuel tank leaking above (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,441 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,677 miles

Rear brake discs surface is rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2013 15,677 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake discs surface is rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 14,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 12,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

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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AC06 ZAK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AC06 ZAK, 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 AC06 ZAK registered?

AC06 ZAK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AC06 ZAK safe to buy?

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