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LB08 CUW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,484 mi
Last recorded146,484 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 CUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 146,484 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked but no effect on emitted lights

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light surface corrosion over chassis and suspension at rear

Pass 19 Apr 2022 143,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 143,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,763 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion is quite bad but not concidered excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn smooth on the inner edge, cords not exposed at the time of testing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,872 miles

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

3rd row seat belts not tested

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

headlamps have different beam patterns

n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

n/s/f inner steering arm excessive play

o/s/f inner steering arm excessive play

Fail 22 Jul 2019 127,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (over rear diff) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

3rd row seat belts not tested

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamp washers inop

headlamps have different beam patterns

n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

n/s/f inner steering arm excessive play

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

o/s/f inner steering arm excessive play

Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 117,590 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,871 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,491 miles

slight play on offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,863 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 May 2012 48,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,304 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LB08 CUW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LB08 CUW, 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 LB08 CUW registered?

LB08 CUW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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