2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · USU 335
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 150,054 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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USU 335 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 150,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
USU 335 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 (USU 335) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”.
USU 335 Mileage History
- 08/09/2022136,963 mi
- 04/10/2023145,144 mi+8,181 mi
- 04/09/2024147,310 mi+2,166 mi
- 05/11/2025150,038 mi+2,728 mi
- 12/11/2025150,054 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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