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LNZ 1588

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,210 mi
Last recorded161,210 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 1588
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 161,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 159,696 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 154,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 154,517 miles

Emissions not tested Major fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 154,517 miles

Emissions not tested Major fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 144,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

centre bearing rubber slightly split

Fail 27 Jan 2020 144,000 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate not secure

Nearside Rear Worn on inside edge close to cords showing

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 11 Jan 2019 133,689 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,107 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 97,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LNZ 1588 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LNZ 1588, 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 LNZ 1588 registered?

LNZ 1588 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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