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DA08 SNJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,578 mi
Last recorded147,578 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 147,578 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 147,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 143,088 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 139,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 129,430 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 129,405 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Parking brake noisy when engaging/disengaging

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play found after replacement suspension arm (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible slight leak nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,769 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible slight leak nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,822 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 114,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2018 114,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 105,094 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,631 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,488 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

movement in nearside inner rack joint

nearside front tyre on 3mm , devoid of tread on edges advise replacing

offside front tyre on 3mm, devoid of tread on edges advise replacing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,490 miles

Play in the front offside wheel bearing

Slight play in the front antiroll bar bush's

Slight play in the rear antiroll bar bush's

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,236 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 57,236 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,944 miles

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 SNJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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