MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank shield corroding but fuel tank secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank cover is corroded
slight play in steering rack ends and/or rack
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank cover is corroded
slight play in steering rack ends and/or rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread peeling but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread peeling but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake pads low
N/S/F tyre wearing thin on edges
N/S/R tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge
O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F inner brake pad starting to get low
Slight wear to front brake discs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE08 BRF 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 71.4%.
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 BRF, 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 BRF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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