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AD57 SWX

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,812 mi
Last recorded133,812 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 133,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 129,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,761 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front ball joint slight leak

Offside Front slight ball joint leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pas box (2.1.5 (a))

both front tractor joints slight leak

hand brake has little reservetravel advise system check

Fail 6 Feb 2023 117,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm to sterring linkage gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pas box (2.1.5 (a))

both front tractor joints slight leak

hand brake has little reservetravel advise system check

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Seizing / stiff to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Recommend parking brake be checked , only just met requirements

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,820 miles

Offside Front sphere seal starting to leak

front number plate is broken at bottom but readable

oil leak developing in between gearbox and transfer box

Fail 15 Jan 2020 89,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad very low disc is corroded\worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (adjustable)

Offside Front sphere seal starting to leak

front number plate is broken at bottom but readable

oil leak developing in between gearbox and transfer box

Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,020 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,270 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,843 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 57,843 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,173 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,338 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 SWX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SWX, 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

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What year was AD57 SWX registered?

AD57 SWX is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AD57 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 SWX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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