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AG08 JFV

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 JFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,669 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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AG08 JFV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AG08 JFV, 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

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What year was AG08 JFV registered?

AG08 JFV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AG08 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 JFV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG08 JFV have outstanding finance?

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