2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FM57 BCO
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 111,685 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM57 BCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 111,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FM57 BCO Mileage History
- 22/01/2024109,957 mi
- 22/01/2025110,740 mi+783 mi
- 28/01/2025110,759 mi+19 mi
- 12/01/2026111,677 mi+918 mi
- 12/01/2026111,685 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM57 BCO 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 (FM57 BCO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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 (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides stop working when operating indicator (stalk) (4.1.4 (a))”.
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