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2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · AV08 AYN

AV08 AYN

2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15/03/2008. Recorded mileage 79,040 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2008 · Ipswich
MOT Status
Valid until 22/12/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
79,040 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/12/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2401cc

AV08 AYN Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
  • 79,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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AV08 AYN Mileage History

  1. 21/01/201122,218 mi
  2. 19/01/201225,244 mi+3,026 mi
  3. 21/01/201329,590 mi+4,346 mi
  4. 23/01/201431,701 mi+2,111 mi
  5. 19/01/201536,344 mi+4,643 mi
  6. 14/01/201640,747 mi+4,403 mi
  7. 14/01/201640,747 mi
  8. 25/01/201746,437 mi+5,690 mi
  9. 23/01/201853,527 mi+7,090 mi
  10. 31/01/201853,823 mi+296 mi
  11. 20/02/201962,585 mi+8,762 mi
  12. 18/02/202067,331 mi+4,746 mi
  13. 18/02/202067,331 mi
  14. 28/01/202169,502 mi+2,171 mi
  15. 22/03/202271,808 mi+2,306 mi
  16. 23/03/202271,808 mi
  17. 14/08/202374,558 mi+2,750 mi
  18. 01/10/202477,068 mi+2,510 mi
  19. 09/10/202477,111 mi+43 mi
  20. 23/12/202579,040 mi+1,929 mi

Average of roughly 3,808 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

AV08 AYN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 06:41
MOT Analysis

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 (AV08 AYN) between January 2011 and December 2025.

The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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 Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts A frame bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))”.

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