2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · LB57 HWZ
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 168,428 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB57 HWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 168,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB57 HWZ 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 (LB57 HWZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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 (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
LB57 HWZ Mileage History
- 11/07/2024156,183 mi
- 11/07/2024156,183 mi
- 23/06/2025163,362 mi+7,179 mi
- 27/06/2025163,363 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2026168,428 mi+5,065 mi
Average of roughly 6,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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