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L333 DVB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 DVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 120,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 215,584 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 199,860 miles

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

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

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

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

headlight wash n/w vehicle has halogen lights

suspension warning light on amber

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 199,854 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

headlight wash n/w vehicle has halogen lights

suspension warning light on amber

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 197,553 miles

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

suspension fault warning light on.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 194,235 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Nearside steering rack inner track-rod movement detected.

Offside front lower suspension balljoint slight lift.

Suspension fault lamp illuminated.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 192,064 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION BUSH SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT AND BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK INNER TRACK-RODS.

WASHER JET OPERATION WEAK.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 192,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

NEARSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION BUSH SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT AND BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK INNER TRACK-RODS.

WASHER JET OPERATION WEAK.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 184,432 miles

DIESEL VAPOUR SMELL FROM ENGINE BAY.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER STEERING TRACK-RODS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM LEVEL.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 184,423 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

DIESEL VAPOUR SMELL FROM ENGINE BAY.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER STEERING TRACK-RODS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT SLIGHT LIFT.

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM LEVEL.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 162,924 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 162,924 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 138,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 138,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 99,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,857 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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L333 DVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L333 DVB, 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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L333 DVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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