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MW08 SYG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,966 mi
Last recorded141,966 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 SYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 125,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 172,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin on very limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin on very limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 166,406 miles

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter splitting

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 149,816 miles

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter splitting

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 149,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter splitting

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,442 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,265 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 61,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,168 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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MW08 SYG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW08 SYG, 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 MW08 SYG registered?

MW08 SYG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MW08 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 SYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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