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AD57 CFZ

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 CFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 98,781 miles

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 15 Jul 2026 98,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main length metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front+rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,825 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 91,820 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,446 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,538 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,819 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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AD57 CFZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD57 CFZ, 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 AD57 CFZ registered?

AD57 CFZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AD57 CFZ safe to buy?

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