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D7 RRD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,439 mi
Last recorded204,439 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 RRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 204,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 194,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 185,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 175,395 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 166,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 159,712 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2018 153,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 153,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 148,428 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

e m l light on

Fail 12 Oct 2017 148,428 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

e m l light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 140,223 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake lines running from front to rear calipers in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 139,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,543 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,853 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,682 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,163 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,791 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,276 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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D7 RRD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D7 RRD, 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 D7 RRD registered?

D7 RRD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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