2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WR08 GUU
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2008. Recorded mileage 113,387 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2402cc
WR08 GUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 113,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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WR08 GUU Mileage History
- 31/07/2024109,183 mi
- 04/08/2025111,223 mi+2,040 mi
- 08/08/2025111,223 mi
- 05/08/2026113,332 mi+2,109 mi
- 13/08/2026113,387 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 2,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WR08 GUU 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 (WR08 GUU) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))”; “Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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