2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · M14 SAO
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 129,535 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M14 SAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 129,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M14 SAO 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 (M14 SAO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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 (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Body component damaged and likely to cause injury object on bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 1.34 limit (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
M14 SAO Mileage History
- 04/09/2023119,408 mi
- 13/10/2023119,625 mi+217 mi
- 26/09/2024124,374 mi+4,749 mi
- 08/10/2024124,384 mi+10 mi
- 08/10/2025129,535 mi+5,151 mi
Average of roughly 4,835 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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