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2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,622 mi
Last recorded130,622 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 130,622 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 122,718 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 122,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,943 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 76,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE / SPLIT / NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE / SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,563 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,075 miles

Slight play in front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,627 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,928 miles

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

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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LC08 SEO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LC08 SEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC08 SEO?

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What year was LC08 SEO registered?

LC08 SEO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LC08 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 SEO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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