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500 ABO

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,818 mi
Last recorded147,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 ABO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 147,818 miles

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

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

vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 16 Jan 2021 146,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,801 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,356 miles

Front slight weepage on swivel joints both sides

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,073 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 21,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,017 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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500 ABO is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 500 ABO, 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 500 ABO registered?

500 ABO is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is 500 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 ABO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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