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DE08 ZRP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 104,716 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 98,929 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 91,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corosion on rear chassis.

Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corosion on rear chassis.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,640 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 78,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 78,707 miles

Emissions not tested intercooler pipe split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look about 2mm very low needs checking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear disc looks like it has got hot from binding at some time

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 73,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear end components generally corroded.

both front brake hose ferrules badly corroded.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot slightly deterioated.

Fail 22 May 2018 73,667 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear end components generally corroded.

both front brake hose ferrules badly corroded.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot slightly deterioated.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,751 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 66,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,402 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,843 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 ZRP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 ZRP, 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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What year was DE08 ZRP registered?

DE08 ZRP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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