2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · PNW 2
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 134,890 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PNW 2 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 134,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PNW 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (PNW 2) between February 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
PNW 2 Mileage History
- 14/02/201122,735 mi
- 17/02/201231,140 mi+8,405 mi
- 22/02/201340,750 mi+9,610 mi
- 19/02/201445,738 mi+4,988 mi
- 17/02/201549,115 mi+3,377 mi
- 24/02/201658,987 mi+9,872 mi
- 24/02/201768,456 mi+9,469 mi
- 27/02/201768,456 mi
- 28/02/201878,875 mi+10,419 mi
- 20/02/201989,721 mi+10,846 mi
- 18/02/2020101,094 mi+11,373 mi
- 18/02/2020101,098 mi+4 mi
- 04/02/2021103,262 mi+2,164 mi
- 04/02/2021103,262 mi
- 07/04/2022107,031 mi+3,769 mi
- 07/04/2022107,031 mi
- 05/04/2023111,118 mi+4,087 mi
- 05/04/2023111,118 mi
- 27/03/2024116,710 mi+5,592 mi
- 27/03/2024116,710 mi
- 01/04/2025125,726 mi+9,016 mi
- 03/04/2025125,783 mi+57 mi
- 24/03/2026134,561 mi+8,778 mi
- 07/04/2026134,890 mi+329 mi
Average of roughly 7,406 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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