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MA08 FRP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,455 mi
Last recorded174,455 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 174,455 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 172,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 163,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 195,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 192,759 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 185,590 miles

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

inner steering rack ends have play

Pass 9 Dec 2019 181,347 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 172,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

inner rack ends have play

Pass 12 Jan 2018 164,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 164,010 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear going up and over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 147,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 147,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,368 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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MA08 FRP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA08 FRP, 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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MA08 FRP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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