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LB08 UGT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,757 mi
Last recorded130,757 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 130,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,151 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,397 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,397 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,684 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,705 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,701 miles

srs light slow to go of

Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,701 miles

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

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

srs light slow to go of

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 45,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,240 miles

1 jet o/s washer

brake warning light on

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,337 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 UGT 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

LB08 UGT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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