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AE58 EOF

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 EOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,269 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,696 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 60,167 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 51,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 47,351 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 44,909 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 44,909 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2018 40,834 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 May 2018 40,834 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,907 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 36,907 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 31,772 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on mating surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 26,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 26,973 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 21,803 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 16,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 16,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,982 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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AE58 EOF is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EOF, 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 AE58 EOF registered?

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

Is AE58 EOF safe to buy?

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