MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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