2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WJ58 PYY
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 144,360 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ58 PYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 144,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WJ58 PYY Mileage History
- 12/10/2022135,995 mi
- 12/10/2022135,995 mi
- 08/02/2024139,790 mi+3,795 mi
- 16/02/2025144,360 mi+4,570 mi
- 18/02/2025144,360 mi
Average of roughly 3,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ58 PYY 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 (WJ58 PYY) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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