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AE58 ENK

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,219 mi
Last recorded61,219 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 ENK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 58,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,143 miles

light corrosion n/s and o/s front brake discs

light corrosion n/s and o/s rear brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,281 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,818 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,774 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 48,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,499 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 45,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AE58 ENK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AE58 ENK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE58 ENK?

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What year was AE58 ENK registered?

AE58 ENK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is AE58 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 ENK shows 12 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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