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DA52 STA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,014 mi
Last recorded141,014 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 STA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 141,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff wet

Pass 23 Sep 2024 138,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 135,610 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at upper limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,926 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,472 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,052 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 May 2018 112,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 89,066 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 89,065 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 82,136 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 82,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 72,874 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,114 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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DA52 STA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 4,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA52 STA, 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 DA52 STA registered?

DA52 STA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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