2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · JSC 114R
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 165,695 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JSC 114R Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 165,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JSC 114R 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 (JSC 114R) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both on lock (5.2.3 (f))”; “Rear Passenger's seat insecure both (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
JSC 114R Mileage History
- 13/04/2023155,179 mi
- 13/04/2023155,179 mi
- 14/05/2024161,211 mi+6,032 mi
- 20/05/2024161,216 mi+5 mi
- 21/07/2025165,695 mi+4,479 mi
Average of roughly 4,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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