MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.39 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake warning light on
unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust system rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
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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AE58 ELU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AE58 ELU, 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 AE58 ELU?
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What year was AE58 ELU registered?
AE58 ELU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2008.
Is AE58 ELU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE58 ELU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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