2008 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FN58 KVJ
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 38,688 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FN58 KVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 38,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FN58 KVJ Mileage History
- 25/10/202234,858 mi
- 20/10/202336,298 mi+1,440 mi
- 15/10/202437,543 mi+1,245 mi
- 06/10/202538,688 mi+1,145 mi
- 06/10/202538,688 mi
Average of roughly 1,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN58 KVJ 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 (FN58 KVJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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