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MA08 VHZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,945 mi
Last recorded156,945 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 156,945 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 156,945 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 145,488 miles

Both outer sills at the rear heavily corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 145,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills at the rear heavily corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,789 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2021 131,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 131,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 126,191 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,391 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 121,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,565 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 114,385 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 97,304 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 97,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit and damage on sidewall

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2015 89,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 May 2015 89,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

cuts in sidewalls of all four tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

cuts in sidewalls of all four tyres

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VHZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MA08 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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