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AA08 SOW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,322 mi
Last recorded137,322 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 137,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 134,931 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,179 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 130,179 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,320 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 128,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,202 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 26,335 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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AA08 SOW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 SOW, 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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What year was AA08 SOW registered?

AA08 SOW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AA08 SOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 SOW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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