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MB08 RAY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB08 RAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 100,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 90,558 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 79,904 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n s f and o s f lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers , undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,231 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gaiter area , suspect steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split and leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Central Oil leak underneath around transfer box ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gaiter area , suspect steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,998 miles

Rear both handbrake brackets wearing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear both handbrake brackets wearing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,675 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 51,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,897 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,424 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,224 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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MB08 RAY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MB08 RAY, 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 MB08 RAY registered?

MB08 RAY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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