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AP08 EEA

2008 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,014 mi
Last recorded88,014 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,007 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2024 74,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2023 70,214 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,751 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Sub-frame to differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE 13 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE 13 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 45,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,341 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Off side & near side front swivel hub seals weaping grease

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,539 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 32,539 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AP08 EEA is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP08 EEA, 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 AP08 EEA registered?

AP08 EEA is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is AP08 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 EEA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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