2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GL08 EKH
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2008. Recorded mileage 190,793 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 EKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 190,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 EKH 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 (GL08 EKH) between December 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill”.
GL08 EKH Mileage History
- 16/12/2021279,533 mi
- 10/07/2023283,650 mi+4,117 mi
- 02/07/2024186,723 mi-96,927 mi
- 28/06/2025190,785 mi+4,062 mi
- 11/07/2025190,793 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly -24,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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