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EA08 UOE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,667 mi
Last recorded135,667 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 135,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 92,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 78,130 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 78,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,261 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,880 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,623 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbones have play o/s steering boot covered in oil

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,953 miles

rear pads are low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,493 miles

both steering arms have slight play

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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EA08 UOE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EA08 UOE, 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 EA08 UOE registered?

EA08 UOE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is EA08 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 UOE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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