2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · RO02 DAN
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 54,233 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO02 DAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 54,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO02 DAN 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 (RO02 DAN) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
RO02 DAN Mileage History
- 15/11/202136,950 mi
- 18/11/202239,490 mi+2,540 mi
- 07/09/202340,110 mi+620 mi
- 12/11/202445,607 mi+5,497 mi
- 18/10/202554,233 mi+8,626 mi
Average of roughly 4,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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