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202 VFM

2008 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,468 mi
Last recorded19,468 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration202 VFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 19,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 19,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 19,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,059 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 10,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,866 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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202 VFM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 202 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 202 VFM registered?

202 VFM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is 202 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 202 VFM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 202 VFM have outstanding finance?

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