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C7 SPD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 157,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 151,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 148,729 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 148,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 136,709 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 136,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 130,813 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,508 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,931 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlights have flat beam image

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,073 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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C7 SPD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C7 SPD, 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 C7 SPD registered?

C7 SPD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is C7 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 SPD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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