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AP58 TWA

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,553 mi
Last recorded77,553 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP58 TWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,688 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 72,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,259 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 71,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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 TWA is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA registered?

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

Is AP58 TWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP58 TWA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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