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2 YFJ

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,132 mi
Last recorded90,132 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,132 miles

rear shock bushes perished and play

side steps rusty

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in drop arm ball joint

track rod ends dust covers perished

Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,774 miles

nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished

play in steering drop arm ball joint

side steps rusty

slight oil leaks

slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2022 89,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished

play in steering drop arm ball joint

side steps rusty

slight oil leaks

slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,535 miles

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

steps rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,839 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,626 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,256 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,321 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,773 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 33,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,614 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 YFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

2 YFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is 2 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 YFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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