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AV08 AYN

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,111 mi
Last recorded77,111 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,111 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 77,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 71,808 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts A frame bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking slightly from input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,331 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking slightly from input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,585 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 53,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in its surface but no cords visible

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in its surface but no cords visible

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Slight movement in both anti roll bar link nuts, locking device fitted,

Fail 14 Jan 2016 40,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Slight movement in both anti roll bar link nuts, locking device fitted,

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,590 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,244 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,218 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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AV08 AYN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV08 AYN, 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 AV08 AYN registered?

AV08 AYN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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