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2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · K16 OAT

K16 OAT

2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 100,935 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2008 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,935 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2402cc

K16 OAT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
  • 100,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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K16 OAT Mileage History

  1. 04/01/202495,555 mi
  2. 12/12/202497,265 mi+1,710 mi
  3. 12/12/202497,265 mi
  4. 05/01/2026100,935 mi+3,670 mi
  5. 09/01/2026100,935 mi

Average of roughly 2,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

K16 OAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 07:33
MOT Analysis

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 (K16 OAT) between January 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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