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MT08 EOF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,309 mi
Last recorded179,309 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 EOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 179,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 179,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 171,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 171,626 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine oil below minimum

Pass 28 Nov 2022 163,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged, no sharp or protruding edges

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 153,067 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 153,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 146,401 miles

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

covers fitted

under body corroded including suspension components

Fail 10 Jun 2019 146,401 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

covers fitted

under body corroded including suspension components

Pass 5 May 2018 140,141 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake paddle slightly soft

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under body slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 118,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 115,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 105,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,988 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,483 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MT08 EOF 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 72.2%.

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 MT08 EOF, 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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MT08 EOF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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