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HA52 BUY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,089 mi
Last recorded191,089 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA52 BUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 191,089 miles

Bonnet shocks weak

Full covers/shields and undertrays obscuring viewing some testable components

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components/bars/mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

side stepmounts corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 184,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread *marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components/arms/mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 176,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 163,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 163,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 145,962 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2021 133,786 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2021 133,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2019 130,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,945 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,866 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 24,147 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside main beam bi-xenzon shutterstuck on dipped beam

Pass 18 May 2011 32,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HA52 BUY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HA52 BUY, 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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HA52 BUY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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