2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · PL08 XBH
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28/08/2008. Recorded mileage 97,977 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2401cc
PL08 XBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 97,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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PL08 XBH Mileage History
- 29/10/202289,288 mi
- 22/11/202393,397 mi+4,109 mi
- 28/11/202393,412 mi+15 mi
- 26/03/202597,964 mi+4,552 mi
- 09/04/202597,977 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL08 XBH 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 (PL08 XBH) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded AT AXLE INTO CALIPERS. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn LEAKING AND WORN. (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn LEAKING AND WORN. (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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