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P12 HTS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,864 mi
Last recorded87,864 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 HTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 87,843 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,273 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,960 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 59,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,875 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 58,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 137,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 98,829 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 75,886 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 75,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,422 miles

N/S/F Steering arm has play in ball joint

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/F Steering arm has play in ball joint

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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P12 HTS 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 69.2%.

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 P12 HTS, 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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P12 HTS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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