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AD57 CJF

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,554 mi
Last recorded27,554 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 CJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,554 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 27,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,104 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 CJF is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJF, 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 CJF?

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What year was AD57 CJF registered?

AD57 CJF is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is AD57 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 CJF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD57 CJF have outstanding finance?

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