2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · VE08 RXF
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25/06/2008. Recorded mileage 77,766 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2401cc
VE08 RXF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 77,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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VE08 RXF Mileage History
- 01/08/202374,431 mi
- 14/08/202475,713 mi+1,282 mi
- 11/08/202577,682 mi+1,969 mi
- 20/08/202577,766 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 1,624 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VE08 RXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (VE08 RXF) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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