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LO04 CAZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,495 mi
Last recorded151,495 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 CAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 151,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake test not completed due to pipe leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2024 149,742 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 148,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 142,606 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

under body suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,056 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

under body corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2021 142,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

under body corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2019 136,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 134,972 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 134,966 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 131,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 125,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,655 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 108,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 108,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,768 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,966 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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LO04 CAZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LO04 CAZ, 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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LO04 CAZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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