2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · D15 VDP
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 95,274 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D15 VDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 95,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D15 VDP 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 (D15 VDP) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
D15 VDP Mileage History
- 07/07/202289,236 mi
- 30/08/202391,641 mi+2,405 mi
- 01/09/202391,641 mi
- 08/10/202493,897 mi+2,256 mi
- 09/09/202595,274 mi+1,377 mi
Average of roughly 1,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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