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OM07 REC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

349,019 mi
Last recorded349,019 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM07 REC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 349,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 342,366 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from screen ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 342,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from screen ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 332,842 miles

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

underside of vehicle thick with mud not allowing full inspection of body or suspension/braking system

Fail 24 Nov 2022 332,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle thick with mud not allowing full inspection of body or suspension/braking system

Pass 24 Jun 2021 309,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 309,483 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 293,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 273,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 252,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 225,481 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 205,425 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 205,358 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 175,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 147,239 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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OM07 REC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OM07 REC, 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 OM07 REC registered?

OM07 REC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is OM07 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OM07 REC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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