2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · BG58 BTO
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 138,776 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG58 BTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 138,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG58 BTO 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 (BG58 BTO) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 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: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
BG58 BTO Mileage History
- 20/06/2024136,081 mi
- 07/07/2025137,489 mi+1,408 mi
- 07/07/2025137,496 mi+7 mi
- 17/06/2026138,769 mi+1,273 mi
- 17/06/2026138,776 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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