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2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FA08 NJO

FA08 NJO

2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 128,007 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2008 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
128,007 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2402cc

FA08 NJO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
  • 128,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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FA08 NJO Mileage History

  1. 10/11/2022106,859 mi
  2. 11/11/2022106,859 mi
  3. 23/05/2024110,350 mi+3,491 mi
  4. 23/06/2025117,344 mi+6,994 mi
  5. 12/06/2026128,007 mi+10,663 mi

Average of roughly 5,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FA08 NJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 13:10
MOT Analysis

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 (FA08 NJO) between November 2022 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 June 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 (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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