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AV51 JOS

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,835 mi
Last recorded115,835 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 JOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 115,835 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 115,827 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc rear face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside front swivel hub seal leaking

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 114,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,407 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive N/s and O/S front swivel hub tractor joint seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,788 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft sliding joint is worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever bolt is loose.

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure panard rod mount bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft sliding joint is worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever bolt is loose.

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 109,608 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,778 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,507 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,507 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,259 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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)

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,708 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,706 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV51 JOS is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV51 JOS, 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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AV51 JOS is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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