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DE08 AMU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,150 mi
Last recorded152,150 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 148,937 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 148,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 143,122 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 133,604 miles

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

plastic sills under tray

Fail 15 Apr 2023 133,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sills under tray

Pass 2 Apr 2022 117,574 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 117,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,405 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

under tray fitted to vehicle unable to see some testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,457 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 96,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside steering arm assy slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,030 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 59,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,033 miles

o/s/f washer jet partly blocked

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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DE08 AMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 DE08 AMU, 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 DE08 AMU registered?

DE08 AMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DE08 AMU safe to buy?

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