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2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,999 mi
Last recorded63,999 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2008 LR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 63,999 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 61,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,097 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 54,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,104 miles

Front diff has slight leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,953 miles

Front diff as misting ov oil

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,668 miles

Front diff slightly leaking

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,352 miles

Front diff slightly leaking oil

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

Rear diff seal slightly leaking oil

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,159 miles

engine mil lamp on

Rear differential weeping slightly

Front differential weeping slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,659 miles

f & r diff weeping

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,351 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front differential appears to have a light misting off oil?

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,808 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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2008 LR 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 94.1%.

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 2008 LR, 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 2008 LR registered?

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

Is 2008 LR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2008 LR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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