2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · AV58 ACX

The 2008 Land Rover Defender presents a stable roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 15 June 2024 at 25,617 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior tests in August 2022 at 24,550 miles and October 2017 at 23,097 miles also passed cleanly. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the available history, indicating the vehicle has been presented for test in sound condition each time. The recorded mileage of 25,617 over roughly eighteen years equates to about 1,423 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use for a Defender of this age. The odometer moved only 1,067 miles between the October 2017 and August 2022 tests, and just 1,193 miles to the June 2024 test. A notable gap exists between the 2017 and 2018 entries, where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at 24,290 miles with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record implies either careful limited-use ownership or long stationary periods. A buyer should still inspect the chassis and outriggers for structural corrosion, as Defenders of this era commonly suffer hidden rust despite passing emissions and brake checks. The low annual mileage means suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers may have degraded through age and standing rather than wear, so check for perished rubber and seized components. Verify the brake discs and exhaust for age-related deterioration not captured in the clean MOT entries. Given the same-day fail and pass in October 2018 with no defects listed, no pattern of skipped consumable upkeep or serious mechanical risk emerges from the record. The vehicle's history supports a low-stress, lightly driven example, but an independent underside inspection remains prudent before purchase.