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DG08 PMO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,514 mi
Last recorded152,514 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 152,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 149,657 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 149,654 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Park brake mounting hardware loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank cradle heavily corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 146,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 146,852 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack gaiter (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,966 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 132,956 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 124,824 miles

Chassis Rails have surface corrosion

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sills corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear sills corroded

Rear braking and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,618 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 124,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 123,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 120,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 116,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner section (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 112,876 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Needs to be fitted nearside pillar (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,488 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushs slightly deteriorated

front brake discs very worn

Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front lower arm rear bushs slightly deteriorated

front brake discs very worn

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,650 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,462 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,218 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,474 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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DG08 PMO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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