2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · R16 MBB
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 176,708 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R16 MBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 176,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R16 MBB 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 (R16 MBB) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steerin”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s .. n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R16 MBB Mileage History
- 26/08/2025160,880 mi
- 26/08/2025160,882 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/2026176,671 mi+15,789 mi
- 27/08/2026176,698 mi+27 mi
- 28/08/2026176,708 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 15,754 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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