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AO08 WDU

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2017 111,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting pitt inside (3.5.1i)

Front diff leak from seal

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing - 235 85 R16

Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,168 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,591 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 39,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WDU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WDU, 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 AO08 WDU registered?

AO08 WDU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AO08 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 WDU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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