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AE08 MUD

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 143,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,594 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 138,577 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 126,254 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) main nut on steering box loose (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,088 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,182 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,811 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,212 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,147 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,679 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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AE08 MUD is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE08 MUD, 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 AE08 MUD registered?

AE08 MUD is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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