CarVerify

Free Car Check

CY58 HFH

2008 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,628 mi
Last recorded84,628 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY58 HFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
View full Land Rover Defender reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,628 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis drain hole is corroded and now slightly larger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front King pins have play

Oil leak, but not excessive Both axles have a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 84,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across chassis leg corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front King pin has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 84,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across chassis leg corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front King pin has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 83,041 miles

OSF king pin has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 81,862 miles

Offside Front OSF has slight play in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 81,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre hitting suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front OSF has slight play in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,394 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 79,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,522 miles

play in offside front hub

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,082 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CY58 HFH is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CY58 HFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CY58 HFH?

You can check the full history of CY58 HFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CY58 HFH registered?

CY58 HFH is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is CY58 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY58 HFH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY58 HFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CY58 HFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.