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CM08 COM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,690 mi
Last recorded149,690 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM08 COM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 149,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 138,884 miles

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

Fuel tank shield corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view of some areas

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,601 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2023 132,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front-rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

integral body getting rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,107 miles

Fuel tank insecure bracket worn (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury offside door steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint fractured and unserviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis getting rusty

integral body getting rusty

Pass 21 May 2022 125,849 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 120,728 miles

general corrosion to sills / chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2021 120,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion to sills / chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,790 miles

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,562 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,373 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 66,373 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,017 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,671 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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CM08 COM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CM08 COM, 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 CM08 COM registered?

CM08 COM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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