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136 AHK

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,782 mi
Last recorded39,782 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration136 AHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,782 miles

Lower General corrosion under body components.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 38,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 37,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,604 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,223 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 30,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,997 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,814 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,398 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 24,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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136 AHK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 136 AHK, 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 136 AHK registered?

136 AHK is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 136 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 136 AHK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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