2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · ST08 HNK
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 71,291 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ST08 HNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 71,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ST08 HNK Mileage History
- 06/06/202267,146 mi
- 31/10/202370,267 mi+3,121 mi
- 03/11/202370,267 mi
- 08/10/202471,150 mi+883 mi
- 22/01/202671,291 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 1,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST08 HNK 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 (ST08 HNK) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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