MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Front diff has slight leak
Front diff as misting ov oil
Front diff slightly leaking
Rear diff slightly leaking
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
engine mil lamp on
Rear differential weeping slightly
Front differential weeping slightly
f & r diff weeping
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front differential appears to have a light misting off oil?
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 2008 LR?
You can check the full history of 2008 LR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does 2008 LR have outstanding finance?
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