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8681 AC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,546 mi
Last recorded162,546 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8681 AC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 162,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 160,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 154,542 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2022 150,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 145,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,379 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 124,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,212 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,213 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 107,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 87,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 87,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 May 2012 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak.

rear wiperblade split

Pass 26 May 2011 55,132 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,447 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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8681 AC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 8681 AC, 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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8681 AC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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