2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · RM08 ARM
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 135,999 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,999 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RM08 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 135,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RM08 ARM Mileage History
- 14/11/2022123,012 mi
- 14/10/2023126,910 mi+3,898 mi
- 14/08/2024132,135 mi+5,225 mi
- 04/09/2025135,999 mi+3,864 mi
- 05/09/2025135,999 mi
Average of roughly 4,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RM08 ARM 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 (RM08 ARM) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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