2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · PE08 EVG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent MOT test on 14 May 2025 at 100,249 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a minor issue was identified and immediately rectified prior to the re-test, as the official record shows no specific mechanical failures were carried over as advisories in the final result. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old Defender, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between the May 2022 test at 79,819 miles and the May 2025 test at 100,249 miles, the vehicle covered 20,430 miles, indicating steady but light usage. While low mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests and low mileage can sometimes mask age-related corrosion or the degradation of rubber-based components if the vehicle has sat for extended periods between drives. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and crossmembers, as these areas are prone to hidden rust on older Land Rovers regardless of mileage. Given the lack of recorded mechanical advisories, the buyer should manually verify the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or perished rubber. It is also prudent to inspect the brake calipers for binding or disc pitting, as low-use vehicles can suffer from internal seizing and uneven braking performance over time.