2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · BX58 HPJ
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 79,622 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX58 HPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 79,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX58 HPJ 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 (BX58 HPJ) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BX58 HPJ Mileage History
- 31/01/202262,687 mi
- 05/01/202368,519 mi+5,832 mi
- 02/01/202472,158 mi+3,639 mi
- 17/01/202575,409 mi+3,251 mi
- 13/01/202679,622 mi+4,213 mi
Average of roughly 4,287 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: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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