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DG08 PLU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,006 mi
Last recorded147,006 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 147,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 169,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 168,159 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 149,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 139,351 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 139,351 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,644 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 132,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,135 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 116,132 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,936 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,936 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,626 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 58,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,882 miles

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

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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DG08 PLU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG08 PLU, 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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DG08 PLU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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