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HT08 HTU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,944 mi
Last recorded227,944 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 HTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 227,944 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 221,760 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under upper arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2021 221,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside of chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under passenger footwell (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under upper arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 218,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 210,749 miles

N/S/R air bag dust cover split

brake pad warning light on, pads ok

Fail 17 Jul 2019 210,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R air bag dust cover split

brake pad warning light on, pads ok

Pass 16 Jul 2018 201,492 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 201,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 192,196 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 187,468 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 187,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 179,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 174,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 146,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 124,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyre tread slightly misshapen towards inner edge

offside front tyre cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords/ply

Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,792 miles

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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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HT08 HTU 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 75%.

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 HT08 HTU, 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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HT08 HTU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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