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N66 LVE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests44 (37 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.1%

Mileage

149,791 mi
Last recorded149,791 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 LVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

37 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 149,791 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 149,782 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 9 Dec 2025 196,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 147,026 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 185,958 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 146,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers limiting inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 145,024 miles

General corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Dec 2022 168,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 136,641 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side step corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side step corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2022 136,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side step corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side step corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

back seat full unable to check seat belts

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2021 156,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 130,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 145,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 126,584 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 133,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,127 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,712 miles

Oil leak

chassi showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,763 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front fog light not working

both rear suspension level sensor linkages deteriorated

general corrosion; chassis, outriggers and extra front lower crossmember

offside front and both rear bump stops missing

oil leaks ; engine and transmission

Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear suspension level sensor linkages deteriorated

general corrosion; chassis, outriggers and extra front lower crossmember

offside front and both rear bump stops missing

oil leaks ; engine and transmission

Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,813 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2016 88,027 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2014 87,759 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 79,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,770 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 71,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,684 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 62,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,610 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,274 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,931 miles

o/s/r hub leaking pads not contaminated

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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N66 LVE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.1%.

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 N66 LVE, 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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N66 LVE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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