2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SC08 MUD
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 92,708 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 92,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SC08 MUD Mileage History
- 14/06/202388,085 mi
- 07/07/202386,118 mi-1,967 mi
- 03/07/202488,879 mi+2,761 mi
- 27/06/202591,460 mi+2,581 mi
- 02/07/202692,708 mi+1,248 mi
Average of roughly 1,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SC08 MUD 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 (SC08 MUD) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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