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AU08 UHT

2008 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,078 mi
Last recorded86,078 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,078 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,365 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,906 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,846 miles

slight damage on screen not in vision

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,401 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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AU08 UHT is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU08 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

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

Is AU08 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 UHT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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