2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · W8 FGB
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 75,525 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W8 FGB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 75,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W8 FGB Mileage History
- 11/09/202369,093 mi
- 12/09/202470,065 mi+972 mi
- 10/10/202470,085 mi+20 mi
- 05/11/202575,525 mi+5,440 mi
- 05/11/202575,525 mi
Average of roughly 2,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W8 FGB 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 (W8 FGB) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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