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AD08 BWY

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 91,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,522 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,961 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,017 miles

both front side lights have a blue tinge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,264 miles

Both front side lights have a blue tinge

Slight movement in rear axel top ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,910 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 65,907 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,688 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,534 miles

both front hub seals - slight leak

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 4 Feb 2011 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,862 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 BWY is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

AD08 BWY is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AD08 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BWY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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