2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BN08 ABX
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 130,662 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN08 ABX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
- 130,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN08 ABX 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 Discovery (BN08 ABX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”.
BN08 ABX Mileage History
- 21/09/2022118,234 mi
- 20/09/2023122,779 mi+4,545 mi
- 16/09/2024130,657 mi+7,878 mi
- 16/09/2024130,662 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,253 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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