2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · TP03 GAL
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 115,290 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TP03 GAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 115,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TP03 GAL 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 (TP03 GAL) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
TP03 GAL Mileage History
- 18/12/202391,012 mi
- 13/06/202492,856 mi+1,844 mi
- 28/05/2025105,233 mi+12,377 mi
- 10/06/2026115,289 mi+10,056 mi
- 12/06/2026115,290 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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