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DA08 SMU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,277 mi
Last recorded71,277 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 SMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 71,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,408 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 48,387 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,053 miles

EML present at time of test

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,053 miles

EML present at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,749 miles

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Nearside Rear 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 SMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA08 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 SMU registered?

DA08 SMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is DA08 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 SMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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