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AP58 TKF

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,454 mi
Last recorded52,454 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP58 TKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 52,454 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,944 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,964 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering shock ball joint cover (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres has splits in tread

reverse light inop

slight dampness around both front n/s and o/s hub swivel joint seals

Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (8.2.3)

Centre Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering shock ball joint cover (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres has splits in tread

reverse light inop

slight dampness around both front n/s and o/s hub swivel joint seals

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,822 miles

N/S/F wiper smearing screen

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,782 miles

/s front bumper damaged?

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front drive sphere seals damp??

o/s front seat belt minor multiple damage marginal pass?

o/s front side light lens holed (repaired with tape)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,782 miles

/s front bumper damaged?

front drive sphere seals damp??

o/s front seat belt minor multiple damage marginal pass?

o/s front side light lens holed (repaired with tape)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,643 miles

Deep cuts in o/s/f + o/s/r tyres

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f mud flaps inscure

Fail 10 Oct 2011 28,643 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Deep cuts in o/s/f + o/s/r tyres

Front wipers starting to smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f mud flaps inscure

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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AP58 TKF is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP58 TKF, 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 AP58 TKF registered?

AP58 TKF is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AP58 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP58 TKF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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