2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · EX08 HXT
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 146,707 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 HXT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 146,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 HXT 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 (EX08 HXT) between March 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
EX08 HXT Mileage History
- 07/03/201126,598 mi
- 03/02/201237,401 mi+10,803 mi
- 04/02/201237,401 mi
- 08/01/201349,834 mi+12,433 mi
- 08/01/201349,834 mi
- 09/01/201464,163 mi+14,329 mi
- 15/01/201574,999 mi+10,836 mi
- 16/02/201683,992 mi+8,993 mi
- 22/02/201684,059 mi+67 mi
- 21/02/201789,626 mi+5,567 mi
- 22/02/201789,631 mi+5 mi
- 23/03/201896,729 mi+7,098 mi
- 01/04/2019101,805 mi+5,076 mi
- 26/02/2020108,095 mi+6,290 mi
- 22/02/2021112,165 mi+4,070 mi
- 22/02/2021112,165 mi
- 30/03/2022120,839 mi+8,674 mi
- 23/02/2023129,062 mi+8,223 mi
- 03/03/2023129,116 mi+54 mi
- 28/03/2024137,790 mi+8,674 mi
- 02/04/2024137,828 mi+38 mi
- 20/02/2025146,703 mi+8,875 mi
- 24/02/2025146,707 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,597 miles per year across 23 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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