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AM08 XZE

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,390 mi
Last recorded142,390 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 142,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2024 142,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside/offside bushes to small (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 137,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 131,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,678 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,318 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,554 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,157 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,575 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear axle slight leak of oil

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,369 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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AM08 XZE is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM08 XZE, 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 AM08 XZE registered?

AM08 XZE is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AM08 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 XZE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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