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LB08 ECZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,729 mi
Last recorded156,729 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,729 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2025 156,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2024 145,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tie rod bushes worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tie rod bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2023 139,290 miles

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

nsf ands osf inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 118,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 102,940 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 102,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 93,156 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have movement

Play in ns front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,473 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 73,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,079 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,540 miles

Rear seats missing unable to test seat belts

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,158 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 ECZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

LB08 ECZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LB08 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 ECZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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