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A3 RRP

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,225 mi
Last recorded121,225 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 121,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering coupling ball in hub has slight play

both front hub seels starting to leak

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,361 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,868 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 118,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,178 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Osf axle hub has movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 116,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 114,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 114,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside door step

corrosion offside door step

Fail 20 May 2019 114,433 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside door step

corrosion offside door step

Pass 8 May 2018 107,967 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose/caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside side step heavily corroded and holed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside side step heavily corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 107,967 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose/caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside side step heavily corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside side step heavily corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 101,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes (2.7.4)

engine coolant level low

minor engine oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2016 93,313 miles

Front differential leaking oil

Rear seats not fitted at time of test, unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Fail 23 May 2016 93,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front differential leaking oil

Rear seats not fitted at time of test, unable to fully inspect seatbelts

Pass 8 May 2015 85,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

front diff oily

Fail 8 May 2015 85,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

front diff oily

Pass 16 May 2014 72,263 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 72,263 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 62,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,277 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,978 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed/damaged - not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak near brake vacuum pump

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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A3 RRP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A3 RRP, 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 A3 RRP registered?

A3 RRP is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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