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AU58 TVC

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,728 mi
Last recorded123,728 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 TVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 123,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,771 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,947 miles

Both front and rear differentials leaking slightly.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f swivel joint leaking slightly.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,456 miles

Both front and rear differentials have slight oil leaks.

Both front brake pipes corroded (by brake union)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

n/s/f swivel joint leaking slightly.

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2021 79,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear differentials have slight oil leaks.

Both front brake pipes corroded (by brake union)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear discs corroded.

n/s/f swivel joint leaking slightly.

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,611 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,090 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,299 miles

N/s/r outer pad getting low

Signs rear roll bar has been rubbing on fuel tank protector

front wipers smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,299 miles

N/s/r outer pad getting low

Signs rear roll bar has been rubbing on fuel tank protector

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers smearing

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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AU58 TVC is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU58 TVC, 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 AU58 TVC registered?

AU58 TVC is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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