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DE08 ANU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,048 mi
Last recorded153,048 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ANU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 153,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,241 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 115,241 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,804 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 67,351 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,351 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 57,812 miles

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,710 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 ANU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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