BN08 XHO

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
BLACK
Engine
2402 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 September 2026 (85 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,409 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 25 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 30,409 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect and recurring faults makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,950 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but this is a 2008 diesel with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2018-09-20, though fixed, is a serious safety concern.
  • Recurring steering rack issues (13 advisories) across 13 tests is a classic Land Rover weakness.
  • Wheel bearing advisories (12+ tests) and exhaust advisories (10+ tests) show systemic neglect.
  • Engine oil advisories (8+ tests) escalating to MAJOR on 2024-09-05, a known Land Rover diesel issue.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistently low at 6,950 miles/year, indicating light use.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-09-07, confirming current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 30,409 mi PASSFeb 2012: 40,797 mi PASSJan 2013: 50,725 mi PASSJul 2013: 55,567 mi PASSNov 2014: 63,049 mi PASSNov 2014: 63,049 mi FAILNov 2015: 68,118 mi PASSSep 2016: 71,546 mi FAILSep 2016: 71,548 mi PASSAug 2017: 77,694 mi PASSSep 2018: 84,247 mi FAILSep 2018: 84,247 mi PASSSep 2019: 91,285 mi FAILSep 2019: 91,285 mi PASSSep 2020: 98,118 mi FAILSep 2020: 98,118 mi PASSSep 2021: 104,155 mi FAILSep 2021: 104,155 mi PASSSep 2022: 109,478 mi FAILSep 2022: 109,478 mi PASSSep 2023: 115,022 mi PASSSep 2024: 119,418 mi FAILSep 2024: 119,419 mi PASSSep 2025: 122,935 mi FAILSep 2025: 122,935 mi PASS123k77k30kFeb 2011Sep 2025

MOT test history — 16/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 30,409 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 40,797 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 50,725 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 55,567 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 63,049 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 FAIL 63,049 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nov 2015 PASS 68,118 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 FAIL 71,546 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Sep 2016 PASS 71,548 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 77,694 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sep 2018 FAIL 84,247 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sep 2018 PASS 84,247 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sep 2019 FAIL 91,285 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sep 2019 PASS 91,285 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 FAIL 98,118 mi
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 98,118 mi
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 FAIL 104,155 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle damage
ADVISORY Both swivel hubs slight oil leak
Sep 2021 PASS 104,155 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle damage
ADVISORY Both swivel hubs slight oil leak
Sep 2022 FAIL 109,478 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Swivel hubs slightly leaking
Sep 2022 PASS 109,478 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Swivel hubs slightly leaking
Sep 2023 PASS 115,022 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Side step deteriorated
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2024 FAIL 119,418 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 119,419 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 FAIL 122,935 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2025 PASS 122,935 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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