2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · DA08 FEU

The 2008 Land Rover Discovery presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 97,208 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening mechanical or structural concerns across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits well below typical averages for an 18-year-old 4x4. The records show 87,223 miles in July 2021, rising to 88,053 by June 2022, 90,410 in June 2023, 93,398 in May 2024, and 97,208 in June 2025. That equates to roughly 2,000 miles per year over the documented period, confirming very light use. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the sparse but clean history suggests the vehicle spent extended periods stationary between short yearly runs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage Land Rovers often develop perished rubber and seized components through inactivity rather than wear. The absence of corrosion or exhaust advisories in the MOT data is positive, yet DVSA tests do not strip panels, so structural rust around chassis rails and sills must be physically checked. Given the fault-free record, previous owners appears to have stored the vehicle carefully and met minimum legal standards each year. Verify service history and confirm fluid changes, as MOT passes alone do not evidence routine mechanical care on a low-use diesel drivetrain.