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LO08 NEU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 NEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 118,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 112,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged in boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,376 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing rubber mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,208 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,713 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 95,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,173 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 88,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,046 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire insecure

Nearside Front tyre valve stems perished

Offside Front tyre valve stems perished

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,741 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,741 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,251 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,610 miles

Both front tie-rods have play in ball-joints

Both rear lamp units cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 40,173 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 40,173 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)

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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LO08 NEU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LO08 NEU, 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 LO08 NEU registered?

LO08 NEU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LO08 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 NEU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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