2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · DU08 MLL
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06/03/2008. Recorded mileage 118,750 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2402cc
DU08 MLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 118,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DU08 MLL Mileage History
- 23/02/2024106,632 mi
- 23/02/2024106,635 mi+3 mi
- 03/03/2025112,421 mi+5,786 mi
- 25/03/2025112,430 mi+9 mi
- 21/04/2026118,750 mi+6,320 mi
Average of roughly 5,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU08 MLL 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 (DU08 MLL) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
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