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AE08 SHZ

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,751 miles

slight leak from front swivel joints

Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,464 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,017 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,131 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 SHZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

AE08 SHZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AE08 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SHZ shows 10 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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