2008 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · W8 REC
2008 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 157,255 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2720cc
W8 REC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 157,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W8 REC Mileage History
- 05/05/2023134,565 mi
- 31/05/2024143,170 mi+8,605 mi
- 15/05/2025147,449 mi+4,279 mi
- 06/05/2026157,254 mi+9,805 mi
- 06/05/2026157,255 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W8 REC 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 (W8 REC) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (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: “Brake performance unable to be tested because of bonnet (1.2.1 (g))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
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