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AT57 JYS

2008 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 JYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 155,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 155,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 150,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 146,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,946 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 143,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 136,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 126,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,028 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed breather hose to filler neck (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,071 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front nuber plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front nuber plate in poor condition

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 JYS is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYS, 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 AT57 JYS registered?

AT57 JYS is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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