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M25 ROL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,194 mi
Last recorded221,194 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 ROL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 221,194 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Body Very Rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 198,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Suspension Rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL Under Body Rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 198,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 196,574 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusty.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 190,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 190,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 180,488 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 180,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/19 also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 154,588 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 154,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 115,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 109,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 96,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 81,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,573 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 62,549 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,401 miles

Slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f inner track rod joints

both front to rear brake pies slightly corroded at the rear. Above the rear diff.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,525 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 33,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 27,065 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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M25 ROL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M25 ROL, 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 M25 ROL registered?

M25 ROL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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