2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · MF08 EHT
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 48,594 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF08 EHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 48,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF08 EHT 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 (MF08 EHT) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top ball joint (5”.
MF08 EHT Mileage History
- 11/10/202246,775 mi
- 09/10/202347,498 mi+723 mi
- 10/10/202448,273 mi+775 mi
- 02/10/202548,593 mi+320 mi
- 02/10/202548,594 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 611 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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