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AN08 PBO

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 PBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 68,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 63,698 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 63,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 57,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,434 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,108 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,427 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 37,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 26,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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AN08 PBO is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AN08 PBO, 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 AN08 PBO registered?

AN08 PBO is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is AN08 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 PBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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