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LD08 OTG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,636 mi
Last recorded188,636 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 OTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 188,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 183,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and other brake pipes at rear STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Front windows tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and possibly slight play in track rod as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension air bag dust shield damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper defected

Side steps corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2024 183,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and other brake pipes at rear STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Front windows tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and possibly slight play in track rod as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension air bag dust shield damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper defected

Side steps corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2024 183,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not fastening (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and other brake pipes at rear STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Front windows tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and possibly slight play in track rod as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension air bag dust shield damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper defected

Side steps corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2023 175,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,989 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 166,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2021 156,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt for rear folding seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 156,982 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt for rear folding seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,460 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2020 144,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer CV joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,447 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 118,447 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both front lower

Pass 11 Feb 2017 109,271 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,927 miles

Three child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 OTG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OTG, 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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LD08 OTG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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