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DA08 EOV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 EOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,458 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2024 127,050 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 126,447 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Underside of vehicle rusty, Side skirts fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2022 125,875 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Underside of vehicle rusty, Side skirts fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,153 miles

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

chassis and some suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 122,018 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside & several suspension components rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2019 122,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front > rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front > rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside & several suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Fail 12 Sep 2018 120,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

surface corrosion on some steel brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

surface corrosion on some steel brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,684 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,745 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,811 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,483 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 69,483 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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DA08 EOV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA08 EOV, 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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DA08 EOV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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