2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SPV 6
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 92,156 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SPV 6 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 92,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SPV 6 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 (SPV 6) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 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 (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to calliper fouling spring mount (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Axle insecure ball joint/mount (5.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))”.
SPV 6 Mileage History
- 21/10/202378,131 mi
- 17/10/202485,878 mi+7,747 mi
- 17/10/202485,878 mi
- 16/09/202592,146 mi+6,268 mi
- 19/09/202592,156 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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