2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · CO56 REF
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 62,392 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CO56 REF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 62,392 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.
CO56 REF 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 (CO56 REF) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CO56 REF Mileage History
- 10/07/202349,408 mi
- 31/07/202456,223 mi+6,815 mi
- 05/08/202456,223 mi
- 18/03/202557,739 mi+1,516 mi
- 25/02/202662,392 mi+4,653 mi
Average of roughly 4,935 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
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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