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AO08 LCT

2008 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,178 mi
Last recorded80,178 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 69,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,798 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,904 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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AO08 LCT is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO08 LCT, 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 AO08 LCT registered?

AO08 LCT is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AO08 LCT safe to buy?

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