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AT57 AVD

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,262 mi
Last recorded62,262 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 AVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 62,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 51,396 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,266 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,234 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,630 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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AT57 AVD is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AT57 AVD, 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 AT57 AVD?

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What year was AT57 AVD registered?

AT57 AVD is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is AT57 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 AVD shows 16 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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