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8 YP

2008 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,720 mi
Last recorded15,720 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 YP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 15,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 15,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 15,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 15,085 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 14,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering box slight leak

Pass 19 Jul 2022 12,901 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension/torsion arms rubber mount bush at rear differential heavily worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 11,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 9,961 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 9,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,808 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 7,222 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 7,222 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,647 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,634 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 YP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YP, 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 8 YP registered?

8 YP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is 8 YP safe to buy?

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