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MM08 LZU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,159 mi
Last recorded174,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 LZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 174,159 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 174,159 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,456 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front reg plate in front window

o/s/f o/s/r outer lens damaged sligthly

Pass 29 Dec 2020 143,096 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 139,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 139,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 132,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 123,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,211 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,869 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,441 miles

n/s/ wiper poor condition

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

squeakimg from n/s/r suspect suspension arm bush(no play)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/ wiper poor condition

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

squeakimg from n/s/r suspect suspension arm bush(no play)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 33,793 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 33,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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MM08 LZU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MM08 LZU, 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 MM08 LZU registered?

MM08 LZU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for MM08 LZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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