2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · 3 TOM
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 40,686 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 TOM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 40,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 TOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (3 TOM) between September 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
3 TOM Mileage History
- 14/09/201212,976 mi
- 16/09/201316,479 mi+3,503 mi
- 12/09/201418,841 mi+2,362 mi
- 01/10/201521,492 mi+2,651 mi
- 05/10/201622,774 mi+1,282 mi
- 16/10/201725,414 mi+2,640 mi
- 03/10/201829,176 mi+3,762 mi
- 19/09/201931,312 mi+2,136 mi
- 20/09/201931,315 mi+3 mi
- 06/10/202133,149 mi+1,834 mi
- 04/10/202234,949 mi+1,800 mi
- 28/09/202336,781 mi+1,832 mi
- 26/09/202438,311 mi+1,530 mi
- 25/09/202539,723 mi+1,412 mi
- 23/09/202640,644 mi+921 mi
- 06/10/202640,686 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 1,971 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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