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NT08 CTY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,262 mi
Last recorded127,262 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 CTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,262 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 124,469 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,738 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 119,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,747 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate deteriorated

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/70/17 Not through ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,881 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 111,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Due to rigid brake pipe ruptured (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear General surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,204 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

suspect DPF has been removed

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,212 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect dpf has been removed, undertrays obscure full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect dpf has been removed, undertrays obscure full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,757 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,757 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 May 2012 73,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,347 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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NT08 CTY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NT08 CTY, 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 NT08 CTY registered?

NT08 CTY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is NT08 CTY safe to buy?

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