2008 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- LAND ROVER
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 2720 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 31 January 2023
- Last recorded mileage
- 69,101 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Land Rover has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 69,101 miles. The vehicle's age and high usage, combined with a SORN status, warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,242 miles/year, with a significant spike in early years (151,561 miles by Dec 2018) and a notable drop in recent years (2,594 miles between Dec 2020 and Feb 2022).
Things to check
- High mileage (172,563 miles) for a 2008 vehicle, indicating significant wear and tear.
- Recurring advisories on critical safety systems: brake hose (3 tests), anti-roll bar link (2 tests), suspension arm (2 tests).
- Single past MOT failure (Dec 2018) with no defect details, suggesting a potential underlying issue.
- SORN status indicates the vehicle is currently not taxed or insured, requiring immediate re-registration.
Working in its favour
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending component life.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a robust safety design.
- The 2017 diesel engine is known for its durability and long service intervals.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | FAIL | 69,101 mi |
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 70,163 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 79,772 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 91,400 mi |
USER ENTERED rear seat belts not checked because child seats fitted USER ENTERED front and rear discs worn
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 102,775 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED neraside rear tyre worn on both edges USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Nov 2014 | FAIL | 115,353 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) FAIL Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 115,353 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 121,215 mi |
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 121,225 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 132,013 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 142,187 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 151,561 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) PRS Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2018 | PASS | 151,561 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2019 | PASS | 162,374 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Emissions too clean for printout
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| Dec 2020 | PASS | 169,969 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 172,563 mi |
ADVISORY Underside trays fitted obscuring some underside components ADVISORY brake pipes greased ALL ADVISORY Exhaust emissions clean
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF08 NTG, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.