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LG08 HDK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,042 mi
Last recorded124,042 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 HDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,042 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,721 miles

advise rear diff bushes showing signs of wear

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,755 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,134 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,309 miles

Four seats fitted at time of test.

Hand-brake auto release warning came on during test.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,690 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 33,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,787 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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LG08 HDK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LG08 HDK, 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 LG08 HDK registered?

LG08 HDK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is LG08 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 HDK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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