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AD57 CGU

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,823 mi
Last recorded76,823 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 CGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,823 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded upper and lower (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded upper and lower (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 73,872 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 67,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,411 miles

o/s front and rear tyres sidewalls are starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 12,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,237 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 3,675 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 3,675 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 CGU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD57 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD57 CGU?

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What year was AD57 CGU registered?

AD57 CGU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is AD57 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 CGU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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