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MR55 RSD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,590 mi
Last recorded156,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 RSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 156,590 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 141,575 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 137,353 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 129,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 122,198 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 122,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine light on pre july 08

recommend checking rear brake pads in 4000 miles

Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,343 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 1500-2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both at 3.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Horn button sticking on after operation

Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of main line brake pipe to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both at 3.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Horn button sticking on after operation

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 92,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,276 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,147 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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MR55 RSD 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 76.2%.

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 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 MR55 RSD, 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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MR55 RSD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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