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DE08 CVL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,104 mi
Last recorded139,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 139,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air bag split (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 136,802 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate in poor condition

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 136,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate in poor condition

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,395 miles

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 13 Mar 2023 120,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop centre bearing bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,169 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion to sill

both rear backing plates deteriorated

engine covers and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 112,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion to sill

both rear backing plates deteriorated

engine covers and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,249 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,707 miles

rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight play inner steering joints

Fail 4 Jul 2019 88,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,867 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,661 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,690 miles

cut in nearside tyre tread (couldnt see any cords)

cut in offside front tyre tread (couldnt see any cords)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,138 miles

Oil leak

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 CVL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 CVL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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