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AK08 EZA

2008 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,072 mi
Last recorded9,072 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 EZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 6,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 5,021 miles

slight oil leak offside and nearside front hub seals

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 EZA is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc 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 AK08 EZA, 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 EZA registered?

AK08 EZA is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is AK08 EZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 EZA 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.

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