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AE57 NJN

2008 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,541 mi
Last recorded20,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 NJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 20,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 20,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,309 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,369 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,526 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 8,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 4,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 143 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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AE57 NJN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE57 NJN, 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 AE57 NJN?

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What year was AE57 NJN registered?

AE57 NJN is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is AE57 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 NJN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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