2008 Land Rover Defender 4.3L Petrol · 4 VP
2008 Land Rover Defender (4.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 147,273 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 VP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 147,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 VP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (4 VP) between August 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
4 VP Mileage History
- 09/08/201158,197 mi
- 16/08/201270,890 mi+12,693 mi
- 06/08/201377,305 mi+6,415 mi
- 06/08/201377,305 mi
- 29/07/201590,006 mi+12,701 mi
- 30/07/201590,006 mi
- 05/07/201695,952 mi+5,946 mi
- 22/06/2017101,962 mi+6,010 mi
- 19/06/2018110,937 mi+8,975 mi
- 21/06/2019118,192 mi+7,255 mi
- 03/06/2020122,971 mi+4,779 mi
- 21/06/2021128,822 mi+5,851 mi
- 20/06/2022129,142 mi+320 mi
- 01/06/2023133,683 mi+4,541 mi
- 10/06/2024138,532 mi+4,849 mi
- 16/06/2025143,243 mi+4,711 mi
- 01/06/2026147,273 mi+4,030 mi
Average of roughly 6,014 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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