2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · GV08 EWF
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 110,550 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 EWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 110,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 EWF 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 (GV08 EWF) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet missing (3.5 (a))”.
GV08 EWF Mileage History
- 04/04/2023109,411 mi
- 04/04/2023109,411 mi
- 02/04/2024109,974 mi+563 mi
- 28/03/2025110,400 mi+426 mi
- 23/03/2026110,550 mi+150 mi
Average of roughly 384 miles per year across 5 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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