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AR08 JDZ

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,048 mi
Last recorded159,048 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 JDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 159,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 140,863 miles

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

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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AR08 JDZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AR08 JDZ, 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 AR08 JDZ registered?

AR08 JDZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is AR08 JDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 JDZ shows 2 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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