2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · EN58 MPY
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 60,892 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN58 MPY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 60,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN58 MPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (EN58 MPY) between September 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
EN58 MPY Mileage History
- 07/09/20113,346 mi
- 29/08/20124,713 mi+1,367 mi
- 15/08/20135,833 mi+1,120 mi
- 06/08/20147,153 mi+1,320 mi
- 22/07/20159,620 mi+2,467 mi
- 22/07/20159,620 mi
- 22/08/201613,197 mi+3,577 mi
- 16/08/201718,387 mi+5,190 mi
- 28/08/201826,992 mi+8,605 mi
- 28/08/201826,992 mi
- 23/08/201935,582 mi+8,590 mi
- 29/08/201935,680 mi+98 mi
- 28/09/202039,476 mi+3,796 mi
- 28/09/202141,234 mi+1,758 mi
- 28/09/202141,234 mi
- 24/08/202243,595 mi+2,361 mi
- 07/08/202346,534 mi+2,939 mi
- 07/08/202346,535 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202451,143 mi+4,608 mi
- 05/08/202555,630 mi+4,487 mi
- 05/08/202555,631 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202660,892 mi+5,261 mi
- 11/08/202660,892 mi
Average of roughly 3,855 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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