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747 EXV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,292 mi
Last recorded53,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration747 EXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 53,292 miles

Air Suspension Fault Indicator Light On

All Body Mounting Areas Corroded/Surface Rust

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full Chassis Showing Signs Of Corrosion/Surface Rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 52,276 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspention fault on dash

Underside corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 52,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspention fault on dash

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,413 miles

suspension warning lamp on dash

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,541 miles

Amber suspension warning lamp on

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight dampness around radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leaking from rear AC pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes are slightly deteriorated no excess movement at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 47,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Amber suspension warning lamp on

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight dampness around radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed badly on innere edge close to exposing cords, recommend new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leaking from rear AC pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed badly on inner edge close to exposing cords, recommend new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes are slightly deteriorated no excess movement at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,719 miles

Coolant Leak under vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2020 44,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension fault on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 41,855 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Rear prop centre bearing mounting rubber failed (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,297 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,442 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyre's are heavily cracking but have no cords exposed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,792 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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747 EXV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 747 EXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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747 EXV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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