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CV08 ERU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ERU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,543 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all areas front to rear including prescribed areas of body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 89,543 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all areas front to rear including prescribed areas of body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,027 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,090 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,499 miles

slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 68,497 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,960 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,541 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear discs slightly lipped

Fail 27 Jan 2012 31,541 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,528 miles

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

apb fault message on dash display but appears to be working on decellerometer test

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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CV08 ERU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV08 ERU, 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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CV08 ERU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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