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CB55 HAN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

193,112 mi
Last recorded193,112 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 HAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 193,112 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2026 193,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2025 181,691 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 181,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 167,833 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 167,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

washer/wiper control arm broken

Pass 7 Mar 2023 161,280 miles

FUEL TANK CRADLE CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play TRACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 161,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO FUEL LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

FUEL TANK CRADLE CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play TRACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,347 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Nearside Rear SPRING BOOT SPLIT

Fail 25 Feb 2022 158,338 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Nearside Rear SPRING BOOT SPLIT

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 155,186 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,728 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 146,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 142,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,548 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 135,548 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,312 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 129,309 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,636 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 121,636 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,999 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,987 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 70,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,694 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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CB55 HAN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CB55 HAN, 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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CB55 HAN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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