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LS08 MBX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,845 mi
Last recorded147,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 147,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,064 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,216 miles

play in steering rack

rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 108,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 108,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,051 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,242 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 57,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge clsoe to ply,cords

Pass 22 May 2014 49,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 41,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 14 May 2012 33,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 25,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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LS08 MBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LS08 MBX, 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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LS08 MBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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