2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · DA57 XTX
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2008. Recorded mileage 133,291 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,291 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
DA57 XTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 133,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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: Below Average
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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DA57 XTX Mileage History
- 18/08/2023123,886 mi
- 04/09/2024128,888 mi+5,002 mi
- 04/09/2024128,892 mi+4 mi
- 11/09/2025133,247 mi+4,355 mi
- 19/09/2025133,291 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 4,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA57 XTX 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 (DA57 XTX) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
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