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AD57 UJZ

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,069 mi
Last recorded106,069 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,069 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 105,972 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 101,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Nut loose and split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Securing split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,159 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is covered in product and is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both cross axel brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rod from box to nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering cross bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering cross bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe is covered in product and is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both cross axel brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,171 miles

O/S/F AXLE SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 18 Jan 2022 100,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEADLIGHTS AIMS TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F AXLE SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end boot has small split

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,379 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 91,379 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,849 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff and gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 89,849 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff and gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,063 miles

both front brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,063 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

both front brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,695 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,991 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,916 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,158 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UJZ is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

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

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