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HG08 UEW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,930 mi
Last recorded196,930 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 196,930 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rosebush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rosebush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill surface corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 194,344 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill has surface corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 190,605 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 184,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 179,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 161,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 152,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 135,147 miles

Nearside Rear Signs of brake over heated , pads low

Offside Front Play in rear wishbone bush

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

Suspension warning light on dash

Fail 22 May 2017 135,116 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Signs of brake over heated , pads low

Offside Front Play in rear wishbone bush

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

Suspension warning light on dash

Pass 23 May 2016 112,555 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 89,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 70,809 miles

Bike removed prior to test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside has slight play in inner steering joint below service standard

Pass 23 May 2013 51,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2013 51,236 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,608 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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HG08 UEW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG08 UEW, 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 HG08 UEW registered?

HG08 UEW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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