2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BU08 HRE
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 193,852 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2720cc
BU08 HRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 193,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BU08 HRE Mileage History
- 05/09/2022174,968 mi
- 06/09/2022174,978 mi+10 mi
- 14/09/2023181,073 mi+6,095 mi
- 09/09/2024188,597 mi+7,524 mi
- 26/09/2025193,852 mi+5,255 mi
Average of roughly 6,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU08 HRE 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 Discovery (BU08 HRE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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