2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GK08 VRT
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 131,744 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK08 VRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 131,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK08 VRT 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 (GK08 VRT) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GK08 VRT Mileage History
- 04/07/2023110,377 mi
- 07/07/2023110,433 mi+56 mi
- 17/06/2024120,785 mi+10,352 mi
- 28/06/2024121,061 mi+276 mi
- 09/07/2025131,744 mi+10,683 mi
Average of roughly 10,602 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: Poor
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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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