2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · L90 VEK
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 128,223 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L90 VEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 128,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L90 VEK 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 (L90 VEK) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
L90 VEK Mileage History
- 15/11/2022115,785 mi
- 23/11/2023118,439 mi+2,654 mi
- 03/05/2024118,699 mi+260 mi
- 28/04/2025122,229 mi+3,530 mi
- 28/04/2026128,223 mi+5,994 mi
Average of roughly 3,605 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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