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LD08 OSO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 177,024 miles

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

underbody engine cover fitted

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 176,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-body corroded.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 168,225 miles

Underbody general corrossion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 163,414 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,065 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f headlight has water contamination inside light

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 148,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,675 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Play in the steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 138,411 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,276 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,798 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 110,683 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,349 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,618 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OSO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD08 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

LD08 OSO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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