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AV08 XFE

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,777 mi
Last recorded55,777 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,777 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

hi-vis brake light inop

strong advise - chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,298 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,394 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 XFE is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 XFE registered?

AV08 XFE is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is AV08 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 XFE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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