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A11 RPV

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,250 mi
Last recorded58,250 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine has a slight oil leak

front & rear suspension corroded

under body has corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,936 miles

Front Surface corrosion on axle and heavy suspension components

Rear Surface corrosion on axle and heavy suspension components

Fail 29 Feb 2024 57,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Entire system very heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Surface corrosion on axle and heavy suspension components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Surface corrosion on axle and heavy suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,760 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

system needs bleeding long pedal travel.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,501 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all chassis covered in underseal

Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all chassis covered in underseal

Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,085 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 57,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,047 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,430 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,537 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,435 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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A11 RPV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A11 RPV, 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 A11 RPV registered?

A11 RPV is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is A11 RPV safe to buy?

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