2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · W21 MAK
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 122,401 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W21 MAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 122,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W21 MAK 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 (W21 MAK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of the two (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
W21 MAK Mileage History
- 04/07/2024107,846 mi
- 11/07/2024107,923 mi+77 mi
- 07/07/2025117,869 mi+9,946 mi
- 09/07/2026122,401 mi+4,532 mi
- 09/07/2026122,401 mi
Average of roughly 7,231 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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