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AK08 DOG

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 82,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 72,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,659 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 44,636 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,064 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 20,911 miles

All tyre sidewalls perishing

Both side steps heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,537 miles

Nearside front tyre perished.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside front tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,963 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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AK08 DOG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK08 DOG, 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 AK08 DOG registered?

AK08 DOG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AK08 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 DOG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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