2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · C4 PHN
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 71,934 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C4 PHN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 71,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C4 PHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (C4 PHN) between May 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
C4 PHN Mileage History
- 17/05/201223,911 mi
- 16/05/201327,069 mi+3,158 mi
- 12/05/201430,103 mi+3,034 mi
- 08/06/201532,652 mi+2,549 mi
- 27/05/201635,581 mi+2,929 mi
- 19/05/201738,411 mi+2,830 mi
- 20/05/201738,411 mi
- 23/05/201841,230 mi+2,819 mi
- 29/05/201945,813 mi+4,583 mi
- 29/05/201945,813 mi
- 04/12/202055,311 mi+9,498 mi
- 04/12/202055,311 mi
- 12/04/202261,052 mi+5,741 mi
- 12/04/202261,053 mi+1 mi
- 06/04/202362,844 mi+1,791 mi
- 02/04/202469,924 mi+7,080 mi
- 10/04/202571,311 mi+1,387 mi
- 29/09/202671,934 mi+623 mi
Average of roughly 3,342 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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