2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · DE08 BWA
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 187,477 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE08 BWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 187,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE08 BWA 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 (DE08 BWA) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
DE08 BWA Mileage History
- 24/10/2024167,837 mi
- 15/10/2025179,906 mi+12,069 mi
- 16/10/2025179,906 mi
- 06/10/2026187,476 mi+7,570 mi
- 10/10/2026187,477 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- EGR Valve Clogging and DPF BlockageModerate
EGR valves clog with soot causing limp mode, power loss and black smoke. The DPF blocks if the vehicle is mainly driven on short urban trips without motorway regeneration runs.
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