2008 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · YH08 OPA
2008 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 62,749 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH08 OPA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 62,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH08 OPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Defender (YH08 OPA) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YH08 OPA Mileage History
- 30/06/202256,969 mi
- 17/07/202358,066 mi+1,097 mi
- 21/08/202461,623 mi+3,557 mi
- 13/08/202562,749 mi+1,126 mi
Average of roughly 1,852 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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