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CO04 STU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,951 mi
Last recorded140,951 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO04 STU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r worn near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded and covered at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2020 140,947 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at/near engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/r worn near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded and covered at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 136,104 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,588 miles

front anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

rear brake pipes are rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,793 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

unable to check boot seats and belts

Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Centre Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

unable to check boot seats and belts

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,070 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,877 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,877 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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CO04 STU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CO04 STU, 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 CO04 STU registered?

CO04 STU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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