2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · B18 UDO
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 91,155 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B18 UDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 91,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B18 UDO 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 (B18 UDO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B18 UDO Mileage History
- 15/09/202288,979 mi
- 13/09/202390,149 mi+1,170 mi
- 06/09/202490,735 mi+586 mi
- 02/09/202591,155 mi+420 mi
- 02/09/202591,155 mi
Average of roughly 734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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