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HG08 UEY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,651 mi
Last recorded229,651 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 229,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 223,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 219,821 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ends both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding area, also see suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 205,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 205,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brakes worn down to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 181,621 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 181,620 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 155,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 155,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55 19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55 19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 143,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 143,992 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Punctured Tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 130,317 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 130,317 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Nearside and Offside Wipers deteriorating but clear screen adequately.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2016 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,176 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 111,176 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,772 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,135 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight inner wear on front tyres

Pass 31 May 2011 45,809 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight slack in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2011 45,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight slack in steering rack

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 UEY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HG08 UEY, 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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HG08 UEY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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