2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WU08 ORF
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 327,694 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 327,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU08 ORF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 327,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU08 ORF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (WU08 ORF) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (47 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Steering (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
WU08 ORF Mileage History
- 26/03/201168,414 mi
- 26/03/201168,414 mi
- 19/03/201290,833 mi+22,419 mi
- 21/03/201290,833 mi
- 22/03/2013108,177 mi+17,344 mi
- 25/03/2013108,203 mi+26 mi
- 19/03/2014129,429 mi+21,226 mi
- 19/03/2014129,429 mi
- 30/03/2015157,487 mi+28,058 mi
- 02/04/2015157,495 mi+8 mi
- 30/03/2016183,799 mi+26,304 mi
- 01/04/2016183,137 mi-662 mi
- 30/03/2017205,181 mi+22,044 mi
- 23/03/2018221,061 mi+15,880 mi
- 24/03/2018221,063 mi+2 mi
- 23/03/2019241,349 mi+20,286 mi
- 27/03/2020262,092 mi+20,743 mi
- 27/03/2021285,701 mi+23,609 mi
- 29/03/2021285,707 mi+6 mi
- 04/04/2022305,892 mi+20,185 mi
- 05/04/2022305,895 mi+3 mi
- 25/04/2023313,779 mi+7,884 mi
- 23/04/2024320,543 mi+6,764 mi
- 15/04/2025325,157 mi+4,614 mi
- 20/04/2026327,694 mi+2,537 mi
- 24/04/2026327,694 mi
Average of roughly 17,194 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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