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AE08 OMW

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,520 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,921 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low and brake fluid low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,921 miles

front brake pads low and brake fluid low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 377 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 OMW is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

AE08 OMW is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is AE08 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 OMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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