2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GV08 HXT
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 167,137 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 HXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 167,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 HXT 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 (GV08 HXT) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
GV08 HXT Mileage History
- 02/01/2024139,665 mi
- 07/01/2025153,603 mi+13,938 mi
- 22/01/2025153,735 mi+132 mi
- 17/02/2026167,137 mi+13,402 mi
- 17/02/2026167,137 mi
Average of roughly 12,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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