MOT Status
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143,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Both rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of AE08 MUD?
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What year was AE08 MUD registered?
AE08 MUD is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2008.
Is AE08 MUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 MUD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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