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MK08 AZR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,910 mi
Last recorded225,910 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 AZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 225,910 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 225,868 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 223,565 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 217,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 211,121 miles

Fuel tank retaining plate corroded

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 211,096 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fuel tank retaining plate corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 201,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 194,350 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front indicator orange bulbs faded both front

Nearside Front Inner rack end has play

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank stone guard rotten in places

Fail 5 Jan 2021 194,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front indicator orange bulbs faded both front

Nearside Front Inner rack end has play

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel tank stone guard rotten in places

Pass 11 Jan 2020 180,492 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 180,492 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 174,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 166,567 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 157,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 157,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 147,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 147,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 138,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 122,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 105,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 76,316 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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MK08 AZR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK08 AZR, 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 MK08 AZR registered?

MK08 AZR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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