2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · HD57 ABK
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 203,591 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HD57 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 203,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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HD57 ABK Mileage History
- 08/02/2024195,538 mi
- 31/01/2025203,425 mi+7,887 mi
- 14/02/2025230,442 mi+27,017 mi
- 18/02/2025203,461 mi-26,981 mi
- 14/07/2025203,591 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 5,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HD57 ABK 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 (HD57 ABK) between February 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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