2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · AV08 HRK
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 165,484 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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AV08 HRK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 165,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AV08 HRK Mileage History
- 18/03/201130,490 mi
- 23/03/201245,152 mi+14,662 mi
- 20/03/201358,516 mi+13,364 mi
- 21/03/201471,273 mi+12,757 mi
- 06/03/201584,725 mi+13,452 mi
- 08/03/201695,505 mi+10,780 mi
- 03/03/2017104,176 mi+8,671 mi
- 03/03/2017104,176 mi
- 06/03/2018113,030 mi+8,854 mi
- 11/03/2019121,101 mi+8,071 mi
- 11/03/2019121,101 mi
- 03/03/2020128,328 mi+7,227 mi
- 03/03/2020128,329 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/2021133,756 mi+5,427 mi
- 03/03/2021133,756 mi
- 07/03/2022140,219 mi+6,463 mi
- 07/03/2022140,219 mi
- 10/03/2023146,507 mi+6,288 mi
- 05/03/2024153,310 mi+6,803 mi
- 05/03/2024153,310 mi
- 25/03/2025159,405 mi+6,095 mi
- 06/03/2026165,484 mi+6,079 mi
- 06/03/2026165,484 mi
Average of roughly 9,019 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
AV08 HRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (AV08 HRK) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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