2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · CE08 OOC
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 133,874 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 OOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 133,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 OOC 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 (CE08 OOC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front prop shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With hazards/number plate lamp affected (4.2.3 (c”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
CE08 OOC Mileage History
- 05/07/2023109,953 mi
- 24/06/2024118,868 mi+8,915 mi
- 22/07/2024118,869 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/2025127,322 mi+8,453 mi
- 10/07/2026133,874 mi+6,552 mi
Average of roughly 7,937 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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