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DE08 AMV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 123,765 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded and other pipe to rear wheel unions corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill area complete (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded and other pipe to rear wheel unions corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail and lower flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail and lower flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner outer edges close to inner cords and tread close to legal limit

possible exhaust blow from nearside of engine

vehicle chassis and body in advanced state of corrosion

wipers not parking offscreen but not obstructing drivers view excessively in straight up position

Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,863 miles

fuel tank cradle corroded

under body covered in under seal

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,467 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 109,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake flexi rubbing against anti roll bar and is excessively twisted (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake flexi rubbing on anti roll bar linkage and is twisted (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak coming from side of undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 108,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,578 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Sep 2018 100,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 95,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake binding excessivly (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded through

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,395 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,784 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end loose track rod (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front track rod showing play

Fail 2 Jan 2015 77,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

both nearside and offside steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,236 miles

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 29 Dec 2014 77,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,945 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering trackrods

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both steering trackrods

Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,606 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,434 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 38,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,721 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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DE08 AMV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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