2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · D1 LSA
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 94,939 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2401cc
D1 LSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 94,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D1 LSA Mileage History
- 24/08/202384,135 mi
- 29/08/202384,147 mi+12 mi
- 14/08/202489,341 mi+5,194 mi
- 12/02/202590,185 mi+844 mi
- 12/02/202694,939 mi+4,754 mi
Average of roughly 4,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D1 LSA 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 (D1 LSA) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split /not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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