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AH08 OLS

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,589 mi
Last recorded71,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH08 OLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 71,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,479 miles

Both nearside front steering ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 70,408 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen blades not parking in correct position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing not fixed to front bumper (0.1 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear differential support arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2024 65,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,770 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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AH08 OLS is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AH08 OLS, 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 AH08 OLS registered?

AH08 OLS is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is AH08 OLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH08 OLS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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