2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · ME53 ALH
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 165,278 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME53 ALH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 165,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME53 ALH 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 (ME53 ALH) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ME53 ALH Mileage History
- 07/11/2023146,167 mi
- 20/11/2023146,497 mi+330 mi
- 19/11/2024156,502 mi+10,005 mi
- 01/12/2025165,138 mi+8,636 mi
- 14/01/2026165,278 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 8,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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