The road tax status for S 171 is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S 171?

The MOT for S 171 is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S 171?

The recorded mileage for S 171 is 59,229 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S 171 ULEZ compliant?

No, S 171 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · S 171

S 171

2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2008. Recorded mileage 59,229 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2008 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 22/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 59,229 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 59,229 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 2401cc

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S 171 Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
59,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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S 171 Mileage History

20/10/202254,665 mi
16/10/202355,684 mi+1,019 mi
18/10/202355,684 mi
02/10/202456,125 mi+441 mi
14/10/202559,229 mi+3,104 mi

Average of roughly 1,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S 171 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 10:03

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (S 171) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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