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AO08 LCY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,892 mi
Last recorded54,892 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 54,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 54,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,277 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 53,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,271 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 53,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 49,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,560 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 47,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2011 24,076 miles

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

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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AO08 LCY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO08 LCY, 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 AO08 LCY registered?

AO08 LCY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 LCY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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