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L44 VGP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

227,601 mi
Last recorded227,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 VGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 227,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 222,270 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 213,343 miles

Offside Front Upper stone chip on windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2023 203,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 191,786 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 180,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 171,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 162,320 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 152,673 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,726 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 123,763 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 107,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,558 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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L44 VGP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L44 VGP, 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 L44 VGP registered?

L44 VGP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is L44 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 VGP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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