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AE58 ENL

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,119 mi
Last recorded58,119 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 ENL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,119 miles

offside and nearside front hub seals are slightly leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,366 miles

hi level stop lamp inop

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,366 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,109 miles

NSF belt slight fluffing

OSF belt slight fluffing

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF belt slight fluffing

OSF belt slight fluffing

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ENL is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AE58 ENL, 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 ENL?

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What year was AE58 ENL registered?

AE58 ENL is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AE58 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 ENL 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.

Does AE58 ENL have outstanding finance?

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