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MH08 CTU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,431 mi
Last recorded162,431 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 162,431 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 162,371 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 156,597 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 156,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 135,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf (1.1.11 (c))

emissions are too clean

under body surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2021

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf (1.1.11 (c))

emissions are too clean

emissions are too clean

under body corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,802 miles

Rear both tyres lumpy on tread . nsr tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 97,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,971 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,969 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,875 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,701 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MH08 CTU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MH08 CTU, 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 MH08 CTU registered?

MH08 CTU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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