2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · J14 VAA
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 201,858 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J14 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 201,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J14 VAA 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 (J14 VAA) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
J14 VAA Mileage History
- 13/05/2023193,478 mi
- 20/06/2023193,501 mi+23 mi
- 22/07/2024196,676 mi+3,175 mi
- 23/07/2024196,676 mi
- 28/08/2025201,858 mi+5,182 mi
Average of roughly 3,654 miles per year across 5 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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