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2 N

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,687 mi
Last recorded39,687 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,687 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,271 miles

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

Nearside Front housing seal slight leak

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,091 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,511 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output led units fitted image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 38,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output led units fitted image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 37,841 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 37,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,880 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,519 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,904 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 28,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,503 miles

rear seats removed

slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

small cuts in tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,683 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Apr 2014 23,683 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 22,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,667 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 21,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,393 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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2 N is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 2 N, 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 2 N registered?

2 N is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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