2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AM08 EXC
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 148,922 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 EXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 148,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 EXC 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 (AM08 EXC) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure retaining bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to suspension and tyre (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
AM08 EXC Mileage History
- 15/11/2021129,362 mi
- 13/12/2022137,113 mi+7,751 mi
- 07/12/2023143,554 mi+6,441 mi
- 20/12/2023143,560 mi+6 mi
- 17/12/2024148,922 mi+5,362 mi
Average of roughly 6,334 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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