2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WG08 GDX
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 114,149 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 GDX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 114,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG08 GDX 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 (WG08 GDX) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WG08 GDX Mileage History
- 21/09/2022109,412 mi
- 03/10/2022109,454 mi+42 mi
- 24/01/2025110,530 mi+1,076 mi
- 23/01/2026114,149 mi+3,619 mi
Average of roughly 1,418 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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