2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SW08 CEF
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 185,111 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 CEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 185,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SW08 CEF Mileage History
- 17/12/2021127,578 mi
- 05/12/2022146,264 mi+18,686 mi
- 11/12/2023164,192 mi+17,928 mi
- 21/01/2025176,340 mi+12,148 mi
- 19/01/2026185,111 mi+8,771 mi
Average of roughly 14,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 CEF 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 (SW08 CEF) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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