2008 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C8 FCY
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 82,561 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 FCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 82,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C8 FCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (C8 FCY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
C8 FCY Mileage History
- 14/10/202272,721 mi
- 16/10/202377,538 mi+4,817 mi
- 21/10/202481,581 mi+4,043 mi
- 24/10/202481,583 mi+2 mi
- 28/10/202582,561 mi+978 mi
Average of roughly 3,238 miles per year across 5 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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