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DE08 ZGB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 135,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 130,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut corroded.

Offside Rear Inner corrosion to o/s/r inner sill area.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2024 124,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 116,953 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 111,441 miles

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,661 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 105,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,569 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2018 86,176 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front washer blocked

Fail 3 May 2018 86,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front washer blocked

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,384 miles

front brake pads appear low

light play in o/s/ front wheel

n/s/front tyre 2mm and lower outer. o/s/front tyre 2mm and deep cuts in various places

play in front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes....slight play in rear lower arm (front) bushes

steering rack gaitors stained/damp

Fail 21 Apr 2017 76,384 miles

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

light play in o/s/ front wheel

both front to rear brake pipes by rear antiroll bar and beyond corroded

brake warning light on dash

front brake pads appear low

n/s/front tyre 2mm and lower outer. o/s/front tyre 2mm and deep cuts in various places

o/s/rear brake disc outer surface lightly scored

play in front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes....slight play in rear lower arm (front) bushes

steering rack gaitors stained/damp

Pass 6 May 2016 69,696 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted restricting view.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 61,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2015 61,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,991 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 47,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,195 miles

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

n/s wiper smears slightly

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 ZGB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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