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DA08 TSZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,021 mi
Last recorded188,021 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 188,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 180,772 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Nearside Front Outer gaiter retaining clip insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 172,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 164,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 164,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 155,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 136,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,011 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 122,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2014 104,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,530 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,958 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,851 miles

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

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

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 TSZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TSZ, 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 DA08 TSZ registered?

DA08 TSZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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