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AD08 BWK

2008 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 76,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pannel on bolted body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 76,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pannel on bolted body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 73,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,825 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,334 miles

front and rear diff/propshaft oil seals leaking at time of test.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,815 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint is slightly damp

slight oil leak from both front and rear diffs

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,269 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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AD08 BWK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AD08 BWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 BWK registered?

AD08 BWK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AD08 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BWK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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