The road tax status for FA08 LBV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FA08 LBV?

The MOT for FA08 LBV is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of FA08 LBV?

The recorded mileage for FA08 LBV is 209,757 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FA08 LBV ULEZ compliant?

No, FA08 LBV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FA08 LBV

FA08 LBV

2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 209,757 km. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2008 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 26/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 209,757 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 26/05/2027

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Odometer: 209,757 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 2402cc

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FA08 LBV Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
209,757 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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FA08 LBV Odometer History

13/09/2024200,242 km
23/09/2024200,242 km
06/10/2025203,022 km+2,780 km
28/05/2026209,757 km+6,735 km

Average of roughly 5,588 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

FA08 LBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 12:24

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (FA08 LBV) between September 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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