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LD08 OVU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,387 mi
Last recorded139,387 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 139,387 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension air bag outer cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2024 135,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ends are rusty at joint with flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Air suspension gaiter over bellows is split

Fail 25 Jul 2024 135,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ends are rusty at joint with flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Air suspension gaiter over bellows is split

Pass 14 Aug 2023 130,179 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Rear edge of subframe is damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 130,179 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 12 Aug 2021 117,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 117,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 112,711 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bushes are split in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 107,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bellows collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bellows collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bushes are split in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,960 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 101,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,167 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

both front tyres bold on inner edge

discs corroded

rear arm bushes slight play

slight play in rack ends and track rod end

Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

both front tyres bold on inner edge

discs corroded

rear arm bushes slight play

slight play in rack ends and track rod end

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,685 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,685 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 73,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre cut in tread area

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,862 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,861 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,510 miles

rear brake pads worn over 60%

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,307 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,265 miles

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 OVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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