2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WK08 AEU

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 27 January 2026 at 90,558 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The January 2026 pass came one day after a failure on 26 January 2026 at identical mileage, and both the 2025 pass (30 January, 87,858 miles) and 2024 pass (8 February, 85,613 miles) followed similar one-day failures logged at near-identical mileages. No defects, advisories, or mechanical faults were recorded on any test, suggesting the failures stemmed from administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical condition. The vehicle has covered 90,558 miles over approximately 18 years, averaging 5,031 miles annually, which is low for a 2008 Defender and implies light use or extended periods off the road. Mileage progression is gentle and consistent: 85,613 in February 2024, 87,853 at the January 2025 failure, 87,858 at the pass days later, and 90,558 across both January 2026 tests. The record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps, and the clean test outcomes across four years indicate the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance despite the curious repeat failures. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points typical of this model, as the MOT record lists no advisories that would reveal early rust on chassis rails, bulkhead, or outriggers. The absence of flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc wear across the history does not preclude age-related degradation invisible to the test bay. The twin failures with zero recorded defects suggest the vehicle may have been presented without required documentation or minor non-mechanical compliance, so verify V5C, lighting, and tyre condition independently before purchase.