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LD08 OSJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,662 mi
Last recorded134,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 OSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 134,662 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 134,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,306 miles

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

Pass 7 Jul 2022 119,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 112,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 112,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,575 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner rack joint

Offside Front Inner slight play inner rack joint

engine covers obscuring some mechanical components

Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner rack joint

Offside Front Inner slight play inner rack joint

engine covers obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,527 miles

wipers starting to smear in operation and noisey

Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers starting to smear in operation and noisey

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,667 miles

ADVISE off side rear body lamp cracked.

ADVISE off side rear tyre inner sidewall cut. off side front tyre small cut in tread,

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE off side rear body lamp cracked.

ADVISE off side rear tyre inner sidewall cut. off side front tyre small cut in tread,

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,291 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LD08 OSJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD08 OSJ, 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 LD08 OSJ registered?

LD08 OSJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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