2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · DG08 UXW
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2008. Recorded mileage 136,264 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,264 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
DG08 UXW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 136,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DG08 UXW Mileage History
- 11/05/201129,032 mi
- 11/05/201129,032 mi
- 28/09/201238,909 mi+9,877 mi
- 10/09/201359,802 mi+20,893 mi
- 10/09/201359,802 mi
- 29/08/201479,678 mi+19,876 mi
- 05/09/201480,022 mi+344 mi
- 09/09/2015104,408 mi+24,386 mi
- 11/09/2015104,459 mi+51 mi
- 15/09/2016116,712 mi+12,253 mi
- 15/09/2016116,712 mi
- 11/09/2017121,803 mi+5,091 mi
- 11/09/2017121,803 mi
- 22/08/2018126,271 mi+4,468 mi
- 05/08/2019129,073 mi+2,802 mi
- 08/08/2019129,073 mi
- 30/06/2020130,061 mi+988 mi
- 03/07/2020130,072 mi+11 mi
- 03/03/2022131,187 mi+1,115 mi
- 03/03/2022131,192 mi+5 mi
- 03/04/2023132,269 mi+1,077 mi
- 09/04/2024133,458 mi+1,189 mi
- 07/05/2025134,741 mi+1,283 mi
- 01/05/2026136,264 mi+1,523 mi
Average of roughly 7,162 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 UXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (DG08 UXW) between May 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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