2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · VU58 VKA
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 147,040 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU58 VKA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 147,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VU58 VKA Mileage History
- 17/09/201133,936 mi
- 17/09/201133,936 mi
- 14/09/201244,040 mi+10,104 mi
- 19/09/201354,163 mi+10,123 mi
- 29/12/201463,254 mi+9,091 mi
- 05/01/201563,265 mi+11 mi
- 04/01/201677,205 mi+13,940 mi
- 17/10/201680,262 mi+3,057 mi
- 31/10/201680,270 mi+8 mi
- 26/10/201790,205 mi+9,935 mi
- 26/10/201790,205 mi
- 26/10/201899,736 mi+9,531 mi
- 23/10/2019107,836 mi+8,100 mi
- 27/10/2020116,240 mi+8,404 mi
- 29/10/2020116,240 mi
- 07/05/2021120,640 mi+4,400 mi
- 12/05/2021120,651 mi+11 mi
- 06/05/2022131,177 mi+10,526 mi
- 02/08/2022131,587 mi+410 mi
- 02/08/2022131,587 mi
- 05/06/2023139,230 mi+7,643 mi
- 07/06/2023139,233 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2023139,464 mi+231 mi
- 10/09/2024142,583 mi+3,119 mi
- 03/09/2025145,172 mi+2,589 mi
- 03/09/2025145,179 mi+7 mi
- 02/09/2026147,040 mi+1,861 mi
Average of roughly 7,561 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
VU58 VKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Discovery (VU58 VKA) between September 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Position lamp not working both n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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