2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LE57 APY
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 194,014 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE57 APY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 194,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE57 APY 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 (LE57 APY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LE57 APY Mileage History
- 08/09/2023179,986 mi
- 09/09/2024187,944 mi+7,958 mi
- 09/09/2024187,948 mi+4 mi
- 10/09/2025193,969 mi+6,021 mi
- 19/09/2025194,014 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 6,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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