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A13 WWT

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,477 mi
Last recorded169,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 169,477 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting to chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear wheel corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 166,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 162,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mount crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 158,120 miles

Front axle pinion has slight oil seepage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 158,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front axle pinion has slight oil seepage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 153,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint on arm from steering box to wheel (joint on wheel end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 147,915 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 147,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 141,166 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 141,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,688 miles

Rear Hydraulic hose fouling on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 118,601 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,376 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,975 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 57,975 miles

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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A13 WWT is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc 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 A13 WWT, 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 A13 WWT registered?

A13 WWT is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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