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AV08 HSC

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,624 mi
Last recorded51,624 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 51,624 miles

Various under body corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2026 51,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,851 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the diff and slight leak on power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,900 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box seepage

Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,694 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 37,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 31,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,694 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,199 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 HSC is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AV08 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

AV08 HSC is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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