2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WU58 NDV
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 132,966 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU58 NDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 132,966 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.
WU58 NDV 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 (WU58 NDV) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU58 NDV Mileage History
- 05/01/2024122,480 mi
- 27/12/2024127,924 mi+5,444 mi
- 30/12/2024127,927 mi+3 mi
- 13/12/2025132,947 mi+5,020 mi
- 16/12/2025132,966 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 5,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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