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L14 HSE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,422 mi
Last recorded154,422 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 154,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track control arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension fault highlighted on dash, no physical defects however.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 154,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track control arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track control arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension fault highlighted on dash, no physical defects however.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 142,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 142,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing inner cv gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 55 19w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil level low

Nearside Mirror glass insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 130,317 miles

Front drivers wiper smearing

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor weeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/55/19 111w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 130,317 miles

Front drivers wiper smearing

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor weeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/55/19 111w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,540 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,717 miles

Both side steps corroded.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 114,717 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear flexy's corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Both side steps corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low on outer edge and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,748 miles

Both side steps corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2019 105,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 101,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 87,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,941 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,256 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 23,256 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 17,789 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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L14 HSE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L14 HSE, 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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L14 HSE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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