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L3 EFW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,384 mi
Last recorded103,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 EFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,384 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 103,383 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,954 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,746 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 90,746 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,649 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,282 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,635 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,583 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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L3 EFW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L3 EFW, 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 L3 EFW registered?

L3 EFW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is L3 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 EFW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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