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AU08 MTX

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,474 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 93,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 93,453 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arms both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has severe stepping to tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has stepping to tread

Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre has severe stepping to tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has stepping to tread

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 91,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 91,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,003 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,003 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front hub seals leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,258 miles

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

rear uj needed

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,389 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 68,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs needed

Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,411 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AU08 MTX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU08 MTX, 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 AU08 MTX registered?

AU08 MTX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AU08 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 MTX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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