2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · KU08 RVC
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 105,429 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KU08 RVC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 105,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KU08 RVC Mileage History
- 25/02/201127,798 mi
- 02/03/201237,031 mi+9,233 mi
- 01/03/201344,289 mi+7,258 mi
- 23/04/201546,670 mi+2,381 mi
- 02/04/201658,468 mi+11,798 mi
- 01/04/201765,192 mi+6,724 mi
- 11/04/201870,707 mi+5,515 mi
- 20/04/201870,710 mi+3 mi
- 29/04/201977,050 mi+6,340 mi
- 20/04/202082,059 mi+5,009 mi
- 12/04/202184,893 mi+2,834 mi
- 03/05/202287,067 mi+2,174 mi
- 02/05/202389,503 mi+2,436 mi
- 15/05/202496,594 mi+7,091 mi
- 16/05/2025103,314 mi+6,720 mi
- 26/05/2026105,429 mi+2,115 mi
Average of roughly 5,092 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
KU08 RVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (KU08 RVC) between February 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)”.
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