2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · X777 AAR
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 114,579 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X777 AAR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 114,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X777 AAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (X777 AAR) between January 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
X777 AAR Mileage History
- 31/01/201229,290 mi
- 17/01/201337,776 mi+8,486 mi
- 01/04/201448,735 mi+10,959 mi
- 25/06/201553,240 mi+4,505 mi
- 23/05/201763,132 mi+9,892 mi
- 22/05/201868,477 mi+5,345 mi
- 22/05/201868,477 mi
- 24/07/201977,063 mi+8,586 mi
- 24/07/201977,063 mi
- 04/09/202080,021 mi+2,958 mi
- 04/09/202080,021 mi
- 31/08/202186,566 mi+6,545 mi
- 17/09/202186,572 mi+6 mi
- 06/09/2022102,091 mi+15,519 mi
- 07/09/2022102,091 mi
- 17/08/2023107,899 mi+5,808 mi
- 13/11/2024109,030 mi+1,131 mi
- 24/07/2025109,444 mi+414 mi
- 06/07/2026114,560 mi+5,116 mi
- 13/07/2026114,579 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 5,903 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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