2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · HG08 UEV
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 186,159 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG08 UEV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 186,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 UEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Discovery (HG08 UEV) between May 2011 and April 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HG08 UEV Mileage History
- 04/05/201140,504 mi
- 12/05/201251,559 mi+11,055 mi
- 07/05/201364,798 mi+13,239 mi
- 06/05/201478,310 mi+13,512 mi
- 08/04/201589,933 mi+11,623 mi
- 09/04/201589,933 mi
- 29/03/201695,458 mi+5,525 mi
- 04/04/201695,468 mi+10 mi
- 20/04/2017104,058 mi+8,590 mi
- 05/04/2018111,841 mi+7,783 mi
- 05/04/2018111,841 mi
- 20/02/2019118,668 mi+6,827 mi
- 20/02/2019118,684 mi+16 mi
- 20/02/2020128,285 mi+9,601 mi
- 20/02/2020128,285 mi
- 24/03/2021136,136 mi+7,851 mi
- 27/03/2021136,136 mi
- 22/02/2022145,950 mi+9,814 mi
- 07/03/2022146,331 mi+381 mi
- 03/04/2023159,703 mi+13,372 mi
- 04/04/2023159,703 mi
- 10/04/2024171,481 mi+11,778 mi
- 18/04/2024171,530 mi+49 mi
- 23/04/2025186,154 mi+14,624 mi
- 23/04/2025186,159 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,425 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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