2008 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Q342 JUD
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/09/2008. Recorded mileage 50,693 miles. MOT valid until 24/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2500cc
Q342 JUD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 50,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Q342 JUD Mileage History
- 15/10/201042,482 mi
- 19/10/201042,489 mi+7 mi
- 12/10/201144,219 mi+1,730 mi
- 19/10/201244,618 mi+399 mi
- 02/10/201345,012 mi+394 mi
- 08/10/201345,088 mi+76 mi
- 25/11/201446,119 mi+1,031 mi
- 22/12/201446,195 mi+76 mi
- 30/10/201547,416 mi+1,221 mi
- 06/10/2017109,040 mi+61,624 mi
- 06/10/2017109,040 mi
- 07/05/202148,188 mi-60,852 mi
- 20/05/202148,190 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/202248,366 mi+176 mi
- 30/06/202248,367 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/202349,331 mi+964 mi
- 27/06/202450,081 mi+750 mi
- 30/08/202450,083 mi+2 mi
- 25/09/202550,693 mi+610 mi
- 26/09/202550,693 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Q342 JUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (Q342 JUD) between October 2010 and September 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (34 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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: “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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