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MF08 VLE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,262 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 104,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 98,373 miles

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

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

Offside sidestep corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 98,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sidestep corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v. boot perished

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,404 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 75,511 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,760 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,883 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted unable to test belts

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,964 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted unable to test belts

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Fail 7 Dec 2015 58,949 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT WISHBONE,REAR BUSHES AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,662 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 52,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 34,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,371 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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MF08 VLE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF08 VLE, 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 MF08 VLE registered?

MF08 VLE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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