2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · DE08 XAL
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 24/04/2008. Recorded mileage 172,102 miles. MOT valid until 05/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2720cc
DE08 XAL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 172,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DE08 XAL Mileage History
- 20/05/201130,540 mi
- 20/05/201130,540 mi
- 18/05/201242,010 mi+11,470 mi
- 10/05/201352,669 mi+10,659 mi
- 28/05/201465,939 mi+13,270 mi
- 31/05/201466,055 mi+116 mi
- 31/05/201466,055 mi
- 20/05/201577,779 mi+11,724 mi
- 01/06/201694,779 mi+17,000 mi
- 02/06/201694,779 mi
- 19/07/2017106,663 mi+11,884 mi
- 05/09/2018114,952 mi+8,289 mi
- 07/09/2018114,986 mi+34 mi
- 02/09/2019124,441 mi+9,455 mi
- 28/08/2020132,356 mi+7,915 mi
- 01/09/2021144,091 mi+11,735 mi
- 01/09/2021144,091 mi
- 26/08/2022152,913 mi+8,822 mi
- 26/08/2022152,913 mi
- 05/09/2023157,896 mi+4,983 mi
- 23/08/2024163,032 mi+5,136 mi
- 29/08/2025167,672 mi+4,640 mi
- 03/09/2026172,102 mi+4,430 mi
Average of roughly 9,258 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
DE08 XAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Discovery (DE08 XAL) between May 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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