2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FM57 UOP
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 131,397 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM57 UOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 131,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FM57 UOP Mileage History
- 20/12/2022123,796 mi
- 18/01/2024128,449 mi+4,653 mi
- 18/01/2024128,449 mi
- 14/04/2026131,383 mi+2,934 mi
- 01/06/2026131,397 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM57 UOP 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 UOP) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
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