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FE08 SOC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,195 mi
Last recorded138,195 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 SOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 138,195 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 130,952 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 130,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 125,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension warning on

Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive a/t box has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

prop shaft center rubber bearing deteriorating slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,176 miles

Slight lift at nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Slight oil residue around nearside steering rack

Various cuts at offside front tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,168 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift at nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Slight oil residue around nearside steering rack

Various cuts at offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,330 miles

All rear metal brake pipes have various corroded sections.

All tyres cracking and have various splits.

Nearside front inner brake pad getting low.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on shoulders.

Offside and nearside rear brake pads worn.

Wear detected at front brake discs.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

All rear metal brake pipes have various corroded sections.

All tyres cracking and have various splits.

Nearside front inner brake pad getting low.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on shoulders.

Offside and nearside rear brake pads worn.

Play detected at steering rack inner track-rods.

Wear detected at front brake discs.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,856 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 78,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,186 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,186 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,508 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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FE08 SOC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE08 SOC, 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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FE08 SOC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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