2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FX08 YSU
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 167,360 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX08 YSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 167,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX08 YSU 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 (FX08 YSU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
FX08 YSU Mileage History
- 13/10/2022163,630 mi
- 17/10/2023165,208 mi+1,578 mi
- 21/10/2023165,218 mi+10 mi
- 15/10/2024166,214 mi+996 mi
- 13/10/2025167,360 mi+1,146 mi
Average of roughly 1,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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