MOT Status
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41,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint dust cover, also starting to show grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to show grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s, on inner surfaces, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s worn very close to limit, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential/pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear & o/s front at outer sidewalls [LT 235/85r 16 C 120/116q] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working pump not running (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential/pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear & o/s front at outer sidewalls [LT 235/85r 16 C 120/116q] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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AE08 RLV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AE08 RLV, 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 RLV registered?
AE08 RLV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2008.
Is AE08 RLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 RLV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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