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7286 NG

2008 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,943 mi
Last recorded100,943 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7286 NG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tractor joint seal starting to leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tractor joint seal is slightly damp

Fail 16 Apr 2025 100,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end on front of axle linked to drop link stabiliser arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flattened possibly by the exhaust falling off (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear section of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tractor joint seal starting to leak

Offside Front tractor joint seal is slightly damp

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust pipe missing

reversing light not working

Fail 26 Feb 2024 98,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust pipe missing

reversing light not working

Pass 31 Dec 2022 96,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,689 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear lowers , advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s & n/s drag link ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,336 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 84,873 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 84,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2017 78,688 miles

slight oil leak nsf hub

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,615 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 55,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,543 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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7286 NG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 7286 NG, 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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7286 NG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for 7286 NG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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