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8 WN

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,317 mi
Last recorded41,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 WN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 41,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 35,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,871 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,960 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,023 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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8 WN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 WN, 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

How do I check the history of 8 WN?

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What year was 8 WN registered?

8 WN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is 8 WN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 WN shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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