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AV58 AAF

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,119 mi
Last recorded9,119 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 9,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 8,968 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front axle hub seals leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2023 8,850 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 8,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 8,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 7,470 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 7,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 6,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 6,459 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 6,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 5,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 5,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 5,436 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 4,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 3,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 2,180 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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AV58 AAF is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AV58 AAF, 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 AV58 AAF registered?

AV58 AAF is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AV58 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 AAF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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