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3 TOM

2008 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 TOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 39,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,949 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,315 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 31,312 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,774 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise rear exhaust to centre box flange corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,976 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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3 TOM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 3 TOM, 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

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What year was 3 TOM registered?

3 TOM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is 3 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 TOM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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