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ALZ 8604

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,715 mi
Last recorded101,715 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8604
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 101,715 miles

Offside Front radius arm bolts loose

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,618 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 100,969 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,939 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,977 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,605 miles

Offside Front swivel joint damp

dash clocks loose

Fail 13 Jul 2016 85,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front swivel joint damp

dash clocks loose

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,180 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,777 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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ALZ 8604 is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ALZ 8604, 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 ALZ 8604 registered?

ALZ 8604 is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is ALZ 8604 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 8604 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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