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DA08 EOZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,767 mi
Last recorded155,767 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 155,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 151,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 147,057 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 141,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play [centre bush] (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 138,988 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 138,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 133,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers seat belt damaged slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2020 133,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt damaged slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,436 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,965 miles

EPB warning displayed on dashboard (auto release non functional)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

rear of vehicle loaded unable to inspect rear row seating/seatbelts

turbocharger boost hose split

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

amber warning lamp present for electromechanical park brake system (warning displays auto release function fault)

localised corrosion present on offside front to rear brake pipe (over rear differential)

nearside headlamp poor beam image (dipped beam)

rear row seating including seatbelts and associated components NOT checked (area full of tools)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 98,424 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

amber warning lamp present for electromechanical park brake system (warning displays auto release function fault)

localised corrosion present on offside front to rear brake pipe (over rear differential)

nearside headlamp poor beam image (dipped beam)

rear row seating including seatbelts and associated components NOT checked (area full of tools)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

localised brake pipe corrosion present over rear differential (brake pipe slightly corroded at mounting point)

nearside wiper blade split

park brake fault warning lamp illuminated (auto release malfunction displayed on dashboard)

rear row seating including seat belts and associated components NOT checked due to rear of vehicle being loaded and seats stowed away

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

localised brake pipe corrosion present over rear differential (brake pipe slightly corroded at mounting point)

nearside wiper blade split

park brake fault warning lamp illuminated (auto release malfunction displayed on dashboard)

rear row seating including seat belts and associated components NOT checked due to rear of vehicle being loaded and seats stowed away

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,468 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,978 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 EOZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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