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DG08 SFF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,214 mi
Last recorded175,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 175,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2024 170,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 165,480 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 165,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 159,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 149,462 miles

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

ace light on dash

rear chassis has surface corrosion but acceptable at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,448 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 138,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,861 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,996 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 84,370 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,061 miles

front brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

n.s.f inner c.v gator leaking

play in 2 x steering rack track rod knuckle joints

prop shaft centre bearing split / worn

Fail 16 May 2014 71,058 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

n.s.f inner c.v gator leaking

play in 2 x steering rack track rod knuckle joints

prop shaft centre bearing split / worn

Pass 10 May 2013 58,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 58,817 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 37,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 37,049 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 SFF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 DG08 SFF, 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 DG08 SFF registered?

DG08 SFF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is DG08 SFF safe to buy?

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