2008 Land Rover Defender 4.3L Petrol · 4 VP
2008 Land Rover Defender (4.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 147,273 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 VP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 147,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 VP 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 (4 VP) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
4 VP Mileage History
- 20/06/2022129,142 mi
- 01/06/2023133,683 mi+4,541 mi
- 10/06/2024138,532 mi+4,849 mi
- 16/06/2025143,243 mi+4,711 mi
- 01/06/2026147,273 mi+4,030 mi
Average of roughly 4,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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