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LB08 EAO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 EAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 115,233 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2020 115,202 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,696 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 91,744 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only 16%!!!

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2016 80,535 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 69,781 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 61,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,589 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 40,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 33,279 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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LB08 EAO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAO, 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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LB08 EAO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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