2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · A472 DAN
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 116,500 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A472 DAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 116,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A472 DAN 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 (A472 DAN) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 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 (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led headlights fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
A472 DAN Mileage History
- 28/11/202299,314 mi
- 18/04/2023103,294 mi+3,980 mi
- 23/05/2024110,997 mi+7,703 mi
- 03/06/2025113,832 mi+2,835 mi
- 12/08/2026116,500 mi+2,668 mi
Average of roughly 4,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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