2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WL08 GUJ
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 58,589 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL08 GUJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2025
- 58,589 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.
WL08 GUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (WL08 GUJ) between August 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WL08 GUJ Mileage History
- 31/08/202358,431 mi
- 20/01/202558,589 mi+158 mi
- 01/02/202558,589 mi
Average of roughly 111 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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