2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · 1996 AH
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26/05/2008. Recorded mileage 83,889 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2401cc
1996 AH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 83,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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1996 AH Mileage History
- 12/09/202583,880 mi
- 17/09/202583,889 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 660 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
1996 AH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (1996 AH) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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