2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FV08 FML
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 120,880 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 FML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 120,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 FML 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 (FV08 FML) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel tank filler breather pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired worn excessive”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to calliper (1.1.11 (c))”.
FV08 FML Mileage History
- 24/04/2023104,933 mi
- 22/04/2024113,892 mi+8,959 mi
- 24/04/2024114,421 mi+529 mi
- 03/11/2025120,866 mi+6,445 mi
- 06/02/2026120,880 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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