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AV08 OEG

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,655 mi
Last recorded43,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,655 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 43,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 43,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,263 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,530 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner hub oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyres perishing 238/85r16 120/116

Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,251 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 27,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,289 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear differential has oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2017 25,282 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,607 miles

vehicle fitted with engine covers

Fail 16 Nov 2015 23,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle fitted with engine covers

Pass 2 May 2014 22,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,815 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 18,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 15,221 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 OEG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

AV08 OEG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 OEG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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