2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FA57 GRR
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 124,659 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA57 GRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 124,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA57 GRR 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 (FA57 GRR) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FA57 GRR Mileage History
- 15/10/2022119,182 mi
- 30/09/2023119,657 mi+475 mi
- 15/10/2024122,116 mi+2,459 mi
- 22/09/2025124,657 mi+2,541 mi
- 22/09/2025124,659 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,864 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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