2008 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GP58 GVD
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2008. Recorded mileage 38,873 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2495cc
GP58 GVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 38,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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GP58 GVD Mileage History
- 23/05/202437,322 mi
- 24/05/202437,332 mi+10 mi
- 21/06/202538,195 mi+863 mi
- 02/07/202538,234 mi+39 mi
- 21/07/202638,873 mi+639 mi
Average of roughly 718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP58 GVD 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 (GP58 GVD) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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