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B15 LUE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,445 mi
Last recorded162,445 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 LUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 162,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2025 162,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2024 156,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 150,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 144,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 137,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,864 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,282 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 119,978 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 108,772 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (Steering rack) (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 108,772 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are slightly worn. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (Steering rack) (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe over rear diff. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,470 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,566 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR & OSR uppers (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules OSF & NSF (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR BETWEEN BRAKE FLEXI'S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to check osr seat/belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,954 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,322 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B15 LUE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B15 LUE, 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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B15 LUE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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