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MR04 RMW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 RMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 7 Feb 2026 74,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,761 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 62,043 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r very slight above the diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake effort slightly low at 18%

Pass 16 Jan 2021 54,383 miles

Engine systems fault on dash but MIL not illuminated at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,199 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside gaitor on steering rack damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 May 2017 37,287 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 33,530 miles

undertrays & covers

Pass 1 May 2015 29,323 miles

Front Wipers split but clear screen

Pass 1 May 2014 25,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,190 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,502 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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MR04 RMW 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 88.9%.

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 MR04 RMW, 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 MR04 RMW registered?

MR04 RMW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is MR04 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR04 RMW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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