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90 TRB

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,961 mi
Last recorded66,961 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 TRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 66,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,960 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 47,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 44,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,043 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 35,043 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Registration plate damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 30,983 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,983 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,917 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake requires adjustment

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,482 miles

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 23 Jul 2013 23,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 12,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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90 TRB is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 90 TRB, 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 90 TRB registered?

90 TRB is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is 90 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 TRB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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