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HE52 RBY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,922 mi
Last recorded169,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE52 RBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 169,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 155,809 miles

Unable to fully inspect vehicle, Due to vehicle covered in mud

Fail 21 Jan 2025 155,809 miles

Unable to fully inspect vehicle, Due to vehicle covered in mud

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pad backing plate and disc making contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pad backing plate and disc making contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,830 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,560 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,456 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pads getting low

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,473 miles

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

child seats to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,398 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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HE52 RBY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HE52 RBY, 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 HE52 RBY registered?

HE52 RBY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HE52 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE52 RBY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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