2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · YA57 WWP
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 111,432 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA57 WWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 111,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 WWP 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 (YA57 WWP) between December 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 3.71”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”.
YA57 WWP Mileage History
- 14/12/2021110,075 mi
- 17/12/2021110,079 mi+4 mi
- 21/08/2023110,398 mi+319 mi
- 16/08/2024111,413 mi+1,015 mi
- 26/09/2024111,432 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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