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LC08 SFY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,491 mi
Last recorded119,491 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,491 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 62,575 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 62,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 56,512 miles

advise near side rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 12 May 2016 56,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 5 May 2015 50,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,756 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 38,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 32,545 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 32,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 24,609 miles

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

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

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 SFY 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 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 LC08 SFY, 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 SFY?

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What year was LC08 SFY registered?

LC08 SFY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is LC08 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 SFY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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