2008 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1 JXL
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 92,564 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 JXL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 92,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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1 JXL Mileage History
- 19/11/202190,553 mi
- 23/11/202291,284 mi+731 mi
- 09/10/202592,563 mi+1,279 mi
- 10/10/202592,564 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 517 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
1 JXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (1 JXL) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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