2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SV08 AXM

The Land Rover Defender 08 presents a clean recent roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 2025-11-26 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and the preceding test on 2024-12-04 also returned a clean pass. Across the five recorded tests, only one failure appears, dated 2023-12-04, and the immediate re-test on 2023-12-15 passed with no defects noted. The absence of any recorded advisories over the visible history suggests no ongoing flagged issues at the time of testing, though the clean sheet means no specific wear trends can be traced through the MOT data alone. Mileage accumulation across the recorded tests is sparse in the available data, with only the current odometer reading of 77,648 miles shown against the five test dates. At roughly 4,314 miles per year over an 18-year life, usage is low for the vehicle's age. Low annual mileage on a Defender of this era often indicates mixed use, including periods of storage or light off-road work, both of which carry their own implications for component condition that an MOT cannot fully reveal. The lack of intermediate mileage readings prevents verification of any sudden jumps or long stationary gaps, so this remains a caveat worth probing at the point of sale. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on areas commonly affected in Defenders of this vintage but invisible to a clean MOT history. The chassis and structural members, including outriggers, cross members, and the rear chassis rail, should be examined for corrosion, as MOT structural assessments only cover visible sections. Suspension components, particularly coil springs, dampers, and bushes, along with the steering relay and linkages, warrant close attention given the vehicle's age and likely off-road history. The bulkhead, footwells, and door bottoms should be checked for rust, and the underbody should be inspected for oil leaks from the engine, gearbox, and transfer box, as the recorded mileage may understate mechanical wear on a vehicle of this type.