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L33 ADF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 ADF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 157,861 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 153,402 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 153,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 146,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 140,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,807 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 125,921 miles

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 117,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,277 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer seat belt catch covers missing

Fail 2 Jul 2018 107,535 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear suspension top arm inner and front bushes worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt catch covers missing on both rear outer seat belts

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,402 miles

Both side rear outer seat belt catch covers missing

Left hand rear outer brake pad very low

Right hand rear reflector damaged

Side lights only work with headlamps on

Fail 12 Jul 2017 98,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both side rear outer seat belt catch covers missing

Left hand rear outer brake pad very low

Right hand rear reflector damaged

Right hand rear tyre edged off on inside edge

Side lights only work with headlamps on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,878 miles

Both rear tyre treads scuffing slightly

Front inner brake pads look low

Left hand rear seat belt catch cover missing

Side lamps only work with headlights on

Fail 21 Jul 2016 86,871 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Both rear tyre treads scuffing slightly

Front inner brake pads look low

Left hand rear seat belt catch cover missing

Side lamps only work with headlights on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,136 miles

Both rear tyres edged off

Sidelights only work with headlamp and ignition on

Signs of corrosion on metal brake pipe to right hand rear hose

Wear in left hand front anti-roll bar "D" bush

Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,004 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres edged off

Sidelights only work with headlamp and ignition on

Signs of corrosion on metal brake pipe to right hand rear hose

Wear in left hand front anti-roll bar "D" bush

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,225 miles

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

Sidelamps only work with ignition on

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,735 miles

Right hand front top arm rear bush split

Side lights only work when headlights are on

signs of fluid from right hand end of steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Right hand front top arm rear bush split

Side lights only work when headlights are on

left hand rear tyre treads lumpy and badly edged off

signs of fluid from right hand end of steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,021 miles

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,445 miles

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

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

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

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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L33 ADF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 L33 ADF, 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 L33 ADF registered?

L33 ADF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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