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H16 AEA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,515 mi
Last recorded153,515 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 AEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 153,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 153,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 143,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,174 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,728 miles

Child seats fitted

General corrosion

Outer sill trims fitted

Slight movement both sides front lower ball joints

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 130,121 miles

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

Child seats fitted

General corrosion

Outer sill trims fitted

Slight movement both sides front lower ball joints

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,195 miles

Child seats fitted

Front brake discs wearing

General corrosion

Outer sill trims fitted

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,805 miles

Child seats fitted

Inner sills starting to corrode

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seats fitted

Inner sills starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,631 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Child seats fitted

Inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside rear top suspension arm bush has slight play advise replacement

Offside front brake flexi not correctly fitted but not twisted or kinked

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,924 miles

Child seats fitted

Nearside front brake flexi incorrectly fitted but not twisted or kinked

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,856 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,599 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,049 miles

brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,797 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,504 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,504 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H16 AEA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H16 AEA, 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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H16 AEA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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