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DS08 ATO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 ATO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 130,195 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))

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

ns-os inner sill covered by plastic kit

ns-os inner/outer sills corroded

ns-os steps corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 124,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 108,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,681 miles

ns and os inner sill covered by plastic kit

ns and os steps rotten

nsf inner gator slight leak

under try fitted

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

ns and os inner and outer sills corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,170 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Reverse light inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seats and belts not checked on 3rd row

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,170 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Reverse light inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seats and belts not checked on 3rd row

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,074 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,097 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,110 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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DS08 ATO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DS08 ATO, 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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DS08 ATO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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