2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · BC57 HHP
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 147,245 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC57 HHP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2023
- 147,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC57 HHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (BC57 HHP) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BC57 HHP Mileage History
- 07/07/2022143,943 mi
- 08/07/2022143,945 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2023147,243 mi+3,298 mi
- 09/10/2023147,245 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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