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AP58 TZW

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,538 mi
Last recorded79,538 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP58 TZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 79,538 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced half normal brightness (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,357 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,211 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,127 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front swivel housings leaking grease

Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,250 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

both front swivel housings leaking grease

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,269 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,692 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre nail has cut tyre-not to cords advise change tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,306 miles

N/S/F mirror loose

Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,013 miles

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

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 TZW is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AP58 TZW, 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

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What year was AP58 TZW registered?

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

Is AP58 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP58 TZW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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