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AD 8499

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,703 mi
Last recorded48,703 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD 8499
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,794 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,985 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,335 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside @ Bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,577 miles

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,899 miles

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 29,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 26,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,062 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge just outside centre three quarters and close to limits in measured areas

Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,449 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 18,446 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,107 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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AD 8499 is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD 8499, 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 AD 8499 registered?

AD 8499 is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AD 8499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD 8499 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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