2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · HD57 ABF
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 40,492 miles. MOT valid until 15/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,492 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
HD57 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 40,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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HD57 ABF Mileage History
- 13/11/202337,072 mi
- 08/11/202438,742 mi+1,670 mi
- 12/11/202438,744 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202540,490 mi+1,746 mi
- 22/10/202540,492 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HD57 ABF 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 (HD57 ABF) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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