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AK58 LZU

2008 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,575 mi
Last recorded27,575 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 LZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,575 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,246 miles

3rd break light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 9,926 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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AK58 LZU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 AK58 LZU, 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

How do I check the history of AK58 LZU?

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What year was AK58 LZU registered?

AK58 LZU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AK58 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 LZU 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 AK58 LZU have outstanding finance?

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