2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · M5 XOU
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 178,657 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2402cc
M5 XOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 178,657 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.
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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M5 XOU Mileage History
- 25/08/2023148,465 mi
- 12/11/2024164,728 mi+16,263 mi
- 19/11/2024164,728 mi
- 08/12/2025178,338 mi+13,610 mi
- 16/12/2025178,657 mi+319 mi
Average of roughly 13,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 XOU 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 (M5 XOU) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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